Call of Duty: Warzone's "Big Bertha" meta and the state of solos Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Call of Duty: Warzone's "Big Bertha" meta and the state of solos Beep! News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 1 May 2021 10 comments Call of Duty: Warzone players are using the 6x6 cargo truck vehicle to great effect in what's dubbed the "Big Bertha meta". This vehicle is pretty much a rolling fortress, and is big enough to give you significant cover across the battle royale's map. It can also tank damage for most of the match. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer news cast: are 'metaverse economies' the future of video games? The Big Bertha meta is particularly popular in solos, when you're playing Warzone on your own against 149 other solo players. You can see players heading straight for a Big Bertha upon parachuting out of a chopper at the beginning of the round. Everyone's in on it, especially early game. The idea is to use the Big Bertha to squish unsuspecting enemies and time your jump out of the vehicle to finish others off who are busy fussing over the truck. Especially in early game, when players are less likely to have obtained their loadout, the Big Bertha is difficult to destroy. Maybe someone's found an RPG. Maybe someone's found an explosive. But, on the whole, early game, people struggle to deal with the things. When lots of people are using this tactic, endgame can get packed with Big Berthas who circle the gas. You can end up in some silly situations. This bertha really took my emotions on a ride from r/CODWarzone To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The current state of Warzone solos from r/CODWarzone To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings So, how do you combat this Big Bertha meta? People need explosives to do any significant damage to you while you're in the truck. You can get sniped out of a Big Bertha, but it would have to be a crack shot through one of the windows. If you're taking on a Big Bertha with explosives (RPG/C4/semtex/mines/thermite), keep an eye out for a sneaky Trophy System. Big bertha meta fans are putting a Trophy System on the truck to negate incoming explosives, adding an extra layer of protection. It's smart, effective and pretty annoying to deal with. In truth, Big Berthas have been popular in Warzone for some time, but it feels particularly prominent now on Verdansk '84. "Us Bertha drivers," redditor All-Bizness said. "It's kinda like a cult, no kool-aid though, just a whole lot of '80s music, Trophy Systems and incredibly angry death mics." Some players have called for Warzone developer Raven to pull the cargo truck from the game in solos, but I can't see that happening. Perhaps more likely is a nerf to the vehicle itself, maybe to reduce the protection it offers the driver. Until then - the Big Bertha meta is very much upon us. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store