Modern Combat 5: Blackout is a first-person shooter developed by Gameloft Bucharest and published by Gameloft.
It is the first game in the series that is developed by Gameloft Bucharest. Gameplay in Modern Combat 5: Blackout is similar to previous entries in the series. Each of which has its own different perks and weapons , although a player's class does not prevent the player from picking up different classes' weapons in-game. As the player continues in certain classes and acquires a "weapon score", new guns and attachments to use in both the campaign and multiplayer are unlocked.
Modern Combat 5 is the first Modern Combat game in the series to use DRM and requires a constant internet connection to play an internet connection is required for the campaign as well as multiplayer. One major change in the campaign of Blackout , compared to previous Modern Combat titles, is that the missions are shorter. A mission can last five to ten minutes, noticeably shorter than missions of previous entries. Modern Combat 5: Blackout also introduces allies, characters who follow along with the player, often joining in during conflicts.
The game is primarily a first person shooter, but missions include controlling turrets on boats, helicopters, and even drones. The multiplayer of Modern Combat 5 is similar to other first-person shooters. The weapons carry over from player's campaigns. Players can also form "squads", a feature new to the Modern Combat series. Another new feature is Private Chat, which allows chat between squad members. There are 9 maps, ranging from canals in Venice and construction sites to office maps and military hangars.
There is also a battle royale mode which was added to the game in beta mode after update The game was met with mostly positive reviews from critics. The iOS version holds an aggregate score of 79 out of on Metacritic based on 17 reviews.
