One fan of Infinity Ward’s hit military shooter franchiseCall of Dutyfound a unique way to show off their love for the series, getting a stunning tattoo of the mysterious operator Ghost on their arm. While Ghost has been a regular subject ofCall of Dutyfan artin the past, this impressive ink makes this gamer’s dedication to the character permanent for all to see.
With his cool demeanor and skull-faced mask, operator Simon “Ghost” Riley quickly became a fan favorite after making his first appearance in 2009’s originalCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. After making multiple appearances across subsequent games in the franchise, sometimes as an NPC and sometimes as a playable character, a rebooted version of Ghost made a return to the series in 2022’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Following years of fan requests for a solo outing for the iconic character, recent leaks suggest that aGhost-focusedCall of Dutycampaignmay be in the works at Infinity Ward.
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In a new post on r/CallOfDuty that drew praise from series fans, tattoo artist and Reddit user xamlax showed off a picture of an impressive Ghost tattoo that they recently finished for a client. Sporting the same stitched-on skull as itsCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2counterpart and wearing a wide grin, the incredible inkwork captures the spirit of the intimidating operator perfectly. Following leakers’ recent reveal of a perfectly averageface under Ghost’s mask, it’s no wonder the client chose to stick with the far more intimidating skull look.
Fans ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2were blown away by the detailed tattoo, with one user stating that they loved the tattoo despite their dislike for Ghost’s recent redesign. Another Redditor and fellow tattoo artist complimented xamlax on the clean look of the finished product, pointing out the wonderful shading work on the piece. Impressed by the unique homage to the franchise, one commenter noted that they would usually feel embarrassed for someone with aCall of Dutytattoobut would change their mind if they saw them sporting this inspired ink.
From creating detailed drawings to designing modifications for real-world weapons to make them more like their in-game counterparts, fans ofCall of Dutyhave found countless unique ways to share their love for the long-running franchise. While getting a permanent symbol of their love for a franchise may not be every player’s preferred way of showing off their dedication, this incredible Ghost tattoo is an undeniably impressive homage to the series that has delighted millions of gamers for decades.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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