A fortunate gaming enthusiast has recently clinched a life-changing £100,000 deposit for a house in a groundbreaking Call of Duty-inspired competition. Reece Edwards, hailing from Portsmouth, emerged as the grand prize winner following a unique three-part challenge led by Roman Kemp. This extraordinary opportunity, known as the Safehouse Challenge, granted supporters of three covert agents the opportunity to secure £100,000 towards purchasing their very own Safehouse, mirroring the game’s setting where players embark on their missions.
Set in the year 1991, the same era as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, when the average house price in the UK stood at £57,959, the competition aimed to aid one lucky gamer in conquering the property market. At present, a substantial 40% of individuals aged 18-34 are still residing with their parents due to the soaring house prices. With 46% expressing their apprehension about being stuck in perpetual renting, the prize money was a golden ticket for one fortunate winner.
For Reece Edwards, aged 28, who has been facing challenges in stepping onto the property ladder since completing his photography degree, the monumental win is a game-changer. Currently living with his partner and two young children at his partner’s parents’ home in Portsmouth, Edwards shared how the prize will revolutionise his life. The £100,000 windfall will not only pave the way for acquiring their dream abode but also enable his partner to provide essential care for her disabled parent, who suffered a stroke.
An ardent fan of the Call of Duty franchise, Edwards credited his success to selecting popular influencer Danny Aarons as the secret agent he believed would triumph in the challenge. Aarons emerged victorious in the intense ‘Safehouse Challenge’, a six-week contest overseen by Roman Kemp, culminating in a nail-biting ‘Split or Steal’ scenario where Aarons sealed the win for one of his followers.
Reflecting on his decision to back Danny, Reece confessed, “I knew when I saw Danny, that’s who I was going to vote for! I knew from the get-go that he was going to take that money.” The entire saga of the Safehouse Challenge is available for viewing on Call of Duty’s social media platforms.
This heartwarming tale stands as a testament to the transformative power of gaming and the incredible opportunities it can yield beyond the virtual realm. Reece’s journey from a gaming enthusiast to a homeowner is a testimony to the magic of seizing opportunities and the joy of seeing dreams materialise into reality.