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Call of Duty: WWII

2017Sledgehammer GamesPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Call of Duty: WWII creates the definitive World War II next generation experience across three different game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Co-Operative. Featuring stunning visuals, the Campaign transports players to the European theater as they engage in an all-new Call of Duty story set in iconic World War II battles. Multiplayer marks a return to original, boots-on-the ground Call of Duty gameplay. Authentic weapons and traditional run-and-gun action immerse you in a vast array of World War II-themed locations. The Co-Operative mode unleashes a new and original story in a standalone game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments.

What it feels like

The campaign emphasizes hard-won victories against Nazi forces and heroic momentum through the war. A harsh, unflinching depiction of warfare's brutality during the European campaign.

Triumphant55%
Grim45%

What it's about

Armed forces, warfare, and combat operations in the European theater form the entire setting and narrative. Grounded in the real historical period of World War II with authentic weapons, locations, and military operations. The campaign conveys the human toll and trauma of combat through its narrative and tone, not glorifying war.

Military & War85%
Historical80%
War & Its Cost45%

How it plays

Aiming and firing authentic WWII firearms with tactile feedback is the core moment-to-moment interaction. Multiplayer and campaign combat emphasizes taking cover, positioning, and tactical shooting. Pre-match tailoring of weapons, perks, and gear is central to multiplayer preparation and strategy.

Gunplay90%
Cover Shooter65%
Loadout Customization60%
Leveling & Grind40%
Melee Combat40%
Detection & Awareness35%
Quick-Time Events30%

How it looks and sounds

The game is a first-person shooter where players experience the action directly through the protagonist's eyes. Next-generation visuals aim for high-fidelity rendering of WWII environments and characters.

First-Person95%
Photorealistic70%

How it's structured

Multiplayer pits players directly against each other in competitive matches as a core mode. A bounded, authored story arc with a beginning, middle, and definite end across the European theater. Co-Operative mode allows players to team up over the internet to tackle shared objectives.

Competitive PvP85%
Campaign75%
Online Co-op70%
Team-Based65%
Single-Player60%
Linear Levels55%
Seamless World50%

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