Xbox Gets Exclusive Call of Duty Gun Skin PlayStation Players Can’t See

If an Xbox player encounters someone on PC or PlayStation and pulls out their fancy translucent-green M4, those players will see the standard version of the weapon. The appearance is determined by the platform you’re playing on, rather than being something players can toggle themselves.

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At least there’s no competitive advantage. Activision says both versions have the exact same attachments and gameplay characteristics. The only difference is what the gun looks like. From the blog post, the Inner Circuit M4 has these attachments/stats:

• 11.5″ Shortline Barrel — improves handling and mobility, at the cost of recoil control and effective range.
• FTAC Dominion Muzzle — reduces vertical and horizontal recoil.
• FSS Fireline Grip — steadies firing, but slows snap-to-aim.
• SZ Prima-4 Dot Optic — slim dot sight with a clear sight picture.
• ZLR ASP50 Stock — retractable stock designed to reduce weight and improve movement speed.

The over build focused on accuracy, handling, and mobility, particularly for close- and mid-range fights. The blog also says it can work as a mobile secondary option alongside a sniper loadout.

Platform-specific Call of Duty bonuses aren’t new, but making a cosmetic that only Xbox players can actually see is a strange new twist.

Modern Warfare 4 launches Oct. 23 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.