BO04 - Cubfan's (Almost) Complete Guide to BO's Multiplayer Mode

Learn essential team-based strategies for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer. Avoid common mistakes and win more with Cubfan's expert tips.

Hey there! So you're jumping into Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's multiplayer and want to get a handle on things? Awesome! This guide, originally by Cubfan, is all about playing smart and playing as a team to actually win matches. Forget chasing killstreaks or a perfect KDR – the goal here is coordinated victories and having a blast. Let's dive into some key principles that'll make you a better teammate and a more effective player.

Think of these as the golden rules for playing online. They're about being a good teammate and making smart plays, no matter who you're in a lobby with.

1. Keep Your Distance: Seriously, give your teammates some breathing room. You don't want to be caught in the blast radius of a grenade or explosive when your buddy throws one. One accidental team kill can start a chain reaction, give the enemy an easy kill streak, and totally derail your match before it even gets going.
2. Avoid the Center Rush: It's super common for players to just sprint straight into the middle of the map, right where the action is thickest. This is usually a bad move, especially if you're not keeping that distance from your teammates (see point 1!). Instead, try sticking to the edges of the map. Move through buildings, duck in and out of cover. This not only gives you the element of surprise but also keeps you alive if you come under fire.
3. Mind Your Firepower: Unnecessary, un-suppressed gunfire, especially when you have a teammate who's sniping or trying to be stealthy, is a big no-no. Pay attention to what your teammates are doing! With the new character skins tied to your Perk 1 choices, you can usually tell their general strategy just by looking at them. If you see someone in a ghillie suit, maybe step away if you're not running a suppressor. Spraying wildly can give away your position and your teammate's, leading to both of you getting taken out. Aiming for specific shots is way more important than just dumping ammo. Missing shots not only alerts your target but also anyone watching the radar (unless it's jammed). Good players will notice that long-range spraying and flank you hard.
4. Support Your Streaks: Keep an eye on who on your team is calling in kill streaks. Make sure you give them space. If you start spraying or being reckless near them, or just following them too closely, you could mess up their rhythm, steal their kills, or even block their escape route. It's almost always better to support them from a different building, cover a different alley, or watch a different floor rather than trying to jump into their action. Just pay attention!
5. When You're Down, Slow Down: If you're the one giving up streaks to the enemy, take a breath. Slow your pace a bit and give your teammates a chance to catch up or deal with the enemy that just got you. Try a different route back to where you were killed, or fall back and let them come to you.
6. Don't Steal Kills (Usually): Try your best not to