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Call of Duty: Warzone's new and improved clan system is leagues above the classic regiments. While the regiment system has gone through multiple iterations through other Call of Duty titles, it found better footing in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The regiment system encouraged playing with other regiment and during specific hours called "happy hours" for bonus XP.
Moreover, the regiment system added customizable and competitive qualities to the base game. Regiments could change the color of their clan tag and compete against other regiments. Akin to Titanfall 2's network system, regiments were a more nuanced feature. However, the clan system is a subtle and optimized beast within itself.
Introduced with Warzone's transition to Call of Duty: Vanguard and just in time for the new Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific map, the clan system replaced regiments as the go-to social feature. On top of being able to change the color of the clan tag and upping a clan player count to 100 , it also added: customizable emblem for the clan; clan XP and 20 clan levels that unlock unique calling card frames; 10% XP boost to player levels, weapons, operators, and clan XP when grouped with clanmates; and a more centralized social hub for both clanmates and friends. Moreover, the clan system will feature progression akin to the battle and the competitive clans vs. clan mode similar to the regiment system. However, while a welcome addition, the clan system is a band-aid to Call of Duty: Warzone's more glaring issues.
Warzone's Clan System Improves The Regiment System
Among the improvements to the game, like Call of Duty Warzone's gulag, the clan system needs the most optimization. While the 10% XP in clans is a well-needed addition, it pales compared to the double XP during happy hours in regiments. Clans fuel the ecosystem and subsequent grind that branches from Call of Duty: Warzone and aspects in weapon, zombies, and player progression. With the regiment system, grouping up with others for XP feels more of a reward, whereas the clan system is another battle to grind.
The main difference between the regiment and clan system is how much time and money the player spends. While the regiment system was a work in progress, it supplemented the Call of Duty experience with double XP. Warzone changes Call of Duty: Vanguard for the better, improving the game in multiple aspects, but the clan system is more akin to an XP booster than an addition to the experience. Either way, the changes from regiment to the clan system is a welcome and familiar mix-up to the Call of Duty: Warzone experience.
