Call of Duty: Vanguard
This is WWII combat like never before. Witness the origins of Special Forces as you play a pivotal role and change the face of history, forming Task Force One in a gripping Campaign across four major theaters of war. Become an original Special Forces Operator in an online Multiplayer rich in innovation with 20 maps available at launch. Prepare for a franchise-first, universe-expanding Zombies crossover. Immerse yourself in a fully integrated Call of Duty: Warzone experience featuring a new and massive map. This is the most connected Call of Duty ever, all powered by the next generation Call of Duty engine introduced in Modern Warfare. This is Call of Duty: Vanguard.
What it feels like
The campaign delivers cinematic set-pieces and heroic momentum of special forces operations succeeding in pivotal moments.
What it's about
WWII warfare, armed forces, and combat operations form the narrative and thematic core of the campaign and multiplayer. The campaign frames Special Forces origins and change of history, suggesting exploration of warfare's stakes and impact, though tone remains action-forward.
How it plays
Aiming, firing, and recoil management of firearms is the central moment-to-moment interaction across campaign, multiplayer, and zombies. Gun customization is highlighted in tags and is a standard Call of Duty progression mechanic allowing pre-match weapon loadout tailoring. Modern Call of Duty gunplay typically emphasizes positioning and tactical cover use alongside direct gunfight mechanics.
How it looks and sounds
First-person perspective is the canonical viewing mode for the entire Call of Duty franchise and Vanguard's core experience.
How it's structured
A bounded story campaign across four theaters of war with a defined narrative arc and ending is explicitly featured. Online multiplayer PvP with 20 maps is a primary pillar of the game experience. A Zombies co-op mode exists as an explicit feature, allowing online cooperative play against AI threats.
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