XDefiant producer criticizes Call of Duty for profit-focused approach

Mark Rubin, former executive producer of the now-defunct shooter XDefiant, criticized the direction of many modern games, singling out Call of Duty for focusing primarily on maximizing revenue from their player base rather than prioritizing gameplay quality.

According to Rubin, the industry’s increasing emphasis on monetization strategies, such as microtransactions, is harming long-term trust and creativity in competitive shooters.