Though Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 already has a good variety of streaks to choose from, some fans think Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Maniac would be worth adding to the lineup. With a Juggernaut already available in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the Maniac could be a genuine possibility.
With so many different Call of Duty universes being established in the past two decades, many of which cover different conflicts, it is no surprise that there have been a wide variety of streaks on offer. Players have seen everything from drones that swarm all enemies on the map to ballistic vests that can be dropped on the ground for allies to pick up. Though some streaks become staples of the series, like UAVs, Gunships, Nukes, and Attack Dogs, some streaks - like the Maniac - are never seen again.
The Potential of Call of Duty: Ghosts' Maniac Streak Within Modern Warfare 2
Though the divisive Call of Duty: Ghosts had some streaks like SAT COMs that the community hated, and a Field Order system that gave overly generous rewards to players for completing easy challenges, the Maniac proved popular. If Reddit user Diegodinizfsa got their wish, the Maniac would make a comeback in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, accompanying the many other streaks that are already confirmed for the game. With the post getting over 900 upvotes, as well as many supportive comments, many seem to be in favor of the idea.
The Maniac was essentially a version of the Juggernaut that was more lightly armored and entirely focused on melee combat. The melee animations of Call of Duty: Ghosts ensured that players almost always landed knife hits on their targets, and the massive speed boost provided when inside the Maniac armor made for a deadly streak. Players also had access to unlimited sprint and throwing knives with this 10-point streak, and the added bonus was that they did not appear on the mini map like regular Juggernauts.
Not only have melee-focused play styles maintained their popularity within the Call of Duty community, but the Maniac could be interesting to see in larger playgrounds like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Ground War or Invasion. Running between flags and shrugging off tank rounds as a Maniac in Ground War could be exhilariting, as could cutting down groups of AI enemies within an Invasion map. This is in addition to traditional 6v6 gameplay, which would see the Maniac feeling a lot like it did in Call of Duty: Ghosts.
While some players in the comments of the original post were quick to joke that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 footsteps would be even louder than usual with this killstreak equipped, the streak would likely be a good way to rush forward and counter camping enemies. Alongside comments about unique Call of Duty: Ghosts modes like Cranked, gamers were quick to praise the Maniac as a “fun” option. So long as Maniacs do not take too long to kill, the streak would likely be balanced, making it a viable option for Infinity Ward if the studio has any interest in bringing it back.
Though the Maniac has been a one-and-done streak thus far, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s killstreak lineup will likely grow through seasonal updates, providing many chances to revive the concept. For now, all fans can do is continue to push for this streak to be added if they want to see it again.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches on October 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
