The company is adding a variety of features for competitions

Aug 9, 2015 21:52 GMT  ·  By

The teams at developer Treyarch and publisher Activision are confirming that they will be using the PlayStation 4 as the primary platform for the competitions they will organize for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.

The entire eSports setup for the shooter is shifting to the Sony device, which might pose both opportunities and some problems for the series.

The fact that the PlayStation 4 is leading in terms of sales might mean that a higher number of players will become interested in the competitive multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and will try their hand at tournaments.

On the other hand, some pro players and the various involved organizations will have to become accustomed to the new platform, after using the Xbox One since it was launched and the Xbox 360 before that.

The switch to the PlayStation 4 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 eSports is clearly linked to the fact that gamers will be able to get all the downloadable content associated with the shooter first on Sony devices.

Neither the ESL nor the MLG have yet announced their plans for the future of the shooter, but details will probably arrive around launch date.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 has improvements designed specifically for eSports

The new Arena experience will allow gamers to tweak their character and play style as they play through ranked matches.

Gamers will also be able to use an entirely new Specialist Draft system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, and a new feature called Bans and Protects will allow teams to create a more level playing field by eliminating some of the elements of the shooter an enemy can use.

The entire system seems inspired by MOBA titles and will probably prove controversial with long-term fans.

Finally, Treyarch is also introducing a range of new options for the CODCaster system, making it easier for spectators to follow a match.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will be out on the PC, the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One on November 6 and gamers can also play on older home consoles, although some of the core features might not be present.