CoD: Word War 2 Revealed
April 26 saw Activision reveal to the world what Sledgehammer Games have been working on for the last two and a half years. The latest instalment in the Call of Duty franchise takes us back to the era of World War 2 for the first time in 9 years. The dramatic return to the largest military conflict in history marks a return to the franchise’s roots and offer rest bite from the ever more futuristic Call of Duty’s we’ve come to know over the past few years. Call of Duty: WWII immerses players in gritty realism, authenticity and cinematic intensity of epic proportions.
No longer are we to see wall jumping and jet packs dominating multiplayer because CoD:WWII is all about boots-on-the-ground combat. The multiplayer promises to offer a host of new mode, system and gameplay innovations across the iconic Western Front of Word War 2. The return of the Zombies game mode is met with an all-new cooperative mode that is touted to unleash a new adrenaline filled story line and experience. Call of Duty: WWII is here to redefine the World War II gaming experience for a new gaming generation.
Single Player
The single player campaign story tells of heroism on a global scale, through the unbreakable brotherhood of common men fighting to preserve freedom in a world on the brink of tyranny. Players enlist in a gritty, intense campaign through the harrowing battlegrounds of war, facing overwhelming odds and hostile terrain across Europe, in a gripping experience that honours the history of World War II.
Blockbuster Action
Call of Duty: WWII takes the new generation of consoles even further with truly mammoth, cinematic moments and intensity that only Call of Duty can deliver. All this, while set against the largest global conflict in history.
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg said, “More than two and a-half years ago we made the decision to return this franchise to its roots, and Call of Duty: WWII does so in epic fashion. The team at Sledgehammer Games is delivering an authentic, gritty, cinematic experience that honours both the epic scale, and the human struggle of the greatest war the world has ever known. This game will let longtime fans experience World War II like never before, and will introduce this historic conflict to a whole new generation of gamers in the process.”
“Call of Duty: WWII has been a journey of inspiration and passion for everyone at Sledgehammer Games. The team is dedicated to delivering on the intense nature of war that focuses on the heroism and sacrifice of soldiers in WWII. Our rich narrative driven, action-packed campaign, and engaging and innovative multiplayer experience immerse players into the boots of a soldier fighting for freedom in a world on the brink of tyranny. And, our co-operative mode delivers a unique storyline that’s an all-new take on Nazi Zombies that we think fans are going to love,” said Michael Condrey, Studio Head and Co-Founder of Sledgehammer Games.
Glen Schofield, Studio Head and Co-Founder of Sledgehammer Games, added that, “the story we’re telling is unlike anything that we’ve tackled before. It’s such an amazing journey of common everyday people who became heroes. We want to respect this great generation of soldiers, tell a realistic story set in a true inflection point in human history, and deliver the best experience of our careers.”
Camaraderie
Call of Duty: World War II continues the trend of featuring Hollywood actors to cast the character from around the world. Players take the persona of Ronald “Red” Daniels, a young US Army private thrown with his squad into the action. Make the harrowing trek through the European theatre of war with the legendary US 1st Infantry Division. Join up with Allied forces from the UK and French Resistance across the beaches of Normandy before heading to liberate Paris and ultimately, Germany. Ronald “Red” Daniels’ squad must fight alongside a global and diverse cas of characters to achieve ultimate victory.
The single player campaign delivers the gritty authenticity and cinematic intensity of WWII combat, honouring the unforgettable heroism of the Fighting First.
An Immersive Gameplay Experience
Call of Duty: WWII brings to life some of the most iconic moments of World War II, including the D-Day Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, with incredible visuals and awe-inspiring sound that puts players in the middle of the action
Multiplayer
Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer brings Call of Duty back to its roots with heart-pumping, iconic boots on the ground gameplay, bringing new levels of immersion and excitement to the Multiplayer experience. Players will face grounded, chaotic combat featuring an arsenal of classic weapons across many of World War II’s most iconic locations, bringing the harsh brutality of the war to life, while immersing the player in the intensity and emotion of the greatest conflict in history. Call of Duty: WWII offers players bold new experiences, exciting new ways to play, and innovative new opportunities to socialise and showcase their accomplishments with friends and the Call of Duty community.
Offering a robust social space dedicated to engagement off the frontlines, Headquarters paves the way for all-new avenues of Multiplayer interaction, recognition and awards unlike anything experienced in the franchise to date.
A new way to engage in a player’s Multiplayer career – Divisions immerse players in the heroic journey of enlisting in the world’s most historic war. Choose from a variety of Divisions, including Infantry and Armored Divisions.
A new Multiplayer experience that immerses players in iconic World War II battles, where Allied and Axis clash in team-driven gameplay in the fight for strategic objectives.
- BOOTS ON THE GROUND GAMEPLAY
Multiplayer marks a return to iconic boots on the ground Call of Duty gameplay that fans know and love, featuring an arsenal of World War II-era weapons, and fast-paced, heart-pumping, intense run-and-gun action.
All New Co-Operative Mode
There aren’t many details on this new mode at the moment, with more promised soon. However, what we do know for now is the Call of Duty: World War II’s co-operative mode promises to unleash a new and original story that’s packed full of surprises and moments to get the blood pumping. The new standalone game experience is said to take gaming to the next-level, we shall see!
Release Details
Call of Duty: World War II is set for release on November 3 2017. At release, 4 versions of the game will be available. These are:
- Base Edition
- Digital Base Edition
- Digital Deluxe Edition with Season Pass content
- Pro Edition which includes Season Pass content, a collectable Steelbook and more.
PlayStation 4 owners who pre-order can take part in Private Multiplayer BETA but it is unclear if Xbox One and PC will get a BETA as well. It may be that it is only available to PS4.
What is clear is that PlayStation 4 will get content before other platforms.
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