{
  "id": 13786918,
  "title": "New NetEase FPS Sparks Warzone 'Rip-Off' Claims, But Some Call of Duty Fans Are Happy to See It",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-netease-fps-sparks-warzone-rip-off-claims-but-some-call-of-duty",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:26:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/new-netease-fps-sparks-warzone-rip-off-claims-but-some-call-of-duty-fans-are-happy-to-see-it"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Call of Duty enthusiasts are divided over NetEase Games' new first-person shooter, ECC: Redline, which some describe as a \"1:1 rip-off\" of Activision's Call of Duty: Warzone. The China-based tech company's extreme-sports tactical shooter boasts breakneck gameplay on PC via Steam and mobile devices. However, many have noticed striking similarities, from weapon handling to UI design and even the first-person camera blur when falling from heights. Even unique character abilities and gadgets have drawn comparisons to Warzone and other shooters. Despite the criticism, some players see ECC: Redline as a potential alternative to Warzone that could give Call of Duty a run for its money if it addresses issues like servers, movement, and community input.",
  "summary": "Call of Duty fans are torn about NetEase Games' ECC: Redline, a new FPS that many have called a \"rip-off\" with the power to fill the void for frustrated Warzone players.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}