Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's controversial 'Groot' skin, known officially as the Gaia Operator outfit for the Nova Operator, is undergoing adjustments in Modern Warfare 3 after community backlash due to visibility issues. The skin, originally released in Season 6, is harder to spot in-game, prompting players to raise concerns. Sledgehammer Games addressed these concerns in a Reddit AMA and announced that the Gaia skin will be temporarily disabled with a future game update until the changes are made.

This issue is one of several that Modern Warfare 3 has faced since its launch on November 10, with players reporting spawn problems on various maps leading to Sledgehammer temporarily removing those maps from certain game modes. Despite these initial problems, the latest installment in the Call of Duty series has been praised for its gameplay improvements, although some feel it could have brought more significant changes to the franchise.

Players can expect the updated Gaia Operator outfit to become available again in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 after the adjustments, with an aim to improve visibility and balance. The game is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and is rated Mature by the ESRB.