Call of Duty® Returns to its Roots and Brings
an Epic, World War II Experience to New Generation of Gamers
Definitive World War II Game Delivers a
Gripping, Personal Story, Boots-on-the-Ground Multiplayer Combat,
Terrifying Nazi Zombies Co-Operative Gameplay
New Season of Call of Duty World League Gets
Underway
Annual Race to Prestige Fundraiser Livestream
Brings the Squad Back Together to Benefit Call of Duty®
Endowment
Call of Duty®: WWII is available now digitally and at
global retailers worldwide. The most anticipated multi-platform
game of this holiday according to Nielsen Game Rank™, marks Call of
Duty®’s return to where the franchise first began, World War
II. The new title takes players to the frontlines of the greatest
military conflict ever known, through a personal story of heroism
and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood, in the fight to save the
world from tyranny.
Activision’s Call of Duty: WWII also delivers a
boots-on-the-ground multiplayer experience with new
community-engaging features as well as a terrifying cooperative
mode, Nazi Zombies.
“Call of Duty: WWII is the right game at the right time
for our fans. Returning the franchise to its gritty,
boots-on-the-ground, military roots was a big opportunity and a big
responsibility. We were determined to deliver an unforgettable
World War II experience, and I think we have,” said Eric Hirshberg,
CEO of Activision. “Our teams at Sledgehammer and Raven not only
captured the epic scale and authentic atmosphere of the most brutal
war ever fought, they also brought a hell of a lot of
innovations—from a whole new way to play multiplayer with War Mode,
to a new social space with Headquarters, to a
jump-out-of-your-chair-scary Nazi Zombies mode. Whether you’re a
long-time player, or totally new to the franchise, this is the game
that will bring all of our fans together.”
“Call of Duty: WWII has been incredibly personal for us,
with members of the Sledgehammer Games team and cast directly
connected to World War II veterans. From the start, we committed
ourselves to recreating the setting and locations, as well as years
of research to make sure we captured the spirit and tone that
players will experience,” said Glen Schofield, Co-Founder and
Studio Head of Sledgehammer Games.
“Being a part of taking Call of Duty fans back to World War II
has been an unforgettable privilege for all of us,” added Michael
Condrey, Co-Founder and Studio Head of Sledgehammer Games. “The
stories of sacrifice, comradery, and selflessness demonstrated by
the men and women of The Greatest Generation inspired each of us to
do the very best work of our careers. We kept these humble heroes
at the forefront of developing the game and we proudly share it
with the Call of Duty community in their honor.”
Call of Duty: WWII is loaded with an incredible amount of
content, and delivers a variety of new ways for all players to
connect, compete, and engage as a community across the unique modes
of play. The Call of Duty: WWII story campaign immerses
players into an intense journey filled with gripping action and
epic battles. Players follow the story of Ronald “Red” Daniels, a
member of the US 1st Infantry Division, who joins British forces
and the French Resistance, and battle across the beaches of
Normandy, to the liberation of Paris and ultimately into
Germany.
Call of Duty®: WWII multiplayer is a fast-paced,
grounded, and action-packed mode set in some of the most iconic
locations in World War II’s European theater with an arsenal of
iconic weapons and equipment to suit different play styles and
innovative ways to experience the mode, including:
- War Mode: Developed in
partnership with Raven Software, allows players to compete against
each other as Allies and Axis forces in team-driven, objective
missions.
- Divisions: Redefines
create-a-class system for how players develop their WWII
Multiplayer Careers by enlisting in five iconic divisions,
including the first to the fight Airborne Division, sharpshooting
Mountain Division, the versatile Infantry Division,
heavily-equipped Armored Division, and the Expeditionary Division
armed with incendiary rounds and shotguns.
- Headquarters: An evolving,
shared social space for players to connect with fans and
friends.
Nazi Zombies is an all-new, cooperative zombies mode that
thrusts players into a dark and terrifying, new and unique
storyline set within a mythical and mystical World War II universe.
Players embark on a chilling journey through a snowy Bavarian
village in Germany, which holds a twisted secret to an unimaginable
and monstrous power.
With the launch of Call of Duty: WWII, the Call of Duty
World League (CWL) prepares for its biggest season yet with $4.2
million in total prize money on the line, the largest in Call of
Duty esports history. Players can participate online in CWL Ladders
at launch via the in-game MLG GameBattles mode on PlayStation 4 and
earn CWL Pro Points, which determines seeding for online and
offline leagues and events. Teams can also participate in-person at
CWL Global Open LAN tournaments beginning with the CWL Dallas Open
on December 8-10. Learn more at callofduty.com/cwl.
In conjunction with the release of Call of Duty: WWII,
the Call of Duty™ Endowment is getting the squad back together for
the annual Race to Prestige. Kicking-off on Thursday, November 2,
at 10:00 am Pacific, personalities iiJERiiCHOii, GoldGloveTV,
TmarTn, Hutch, and VernNotice will play and livestream
action-packed Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer directly from
Sledgehammer Games around the clock through Sunday, November 5.
Viewers can tune into the broadcast, streaming live from
Sledgehammer Games and featuring special guests and members of the
development team, at twitch.tv/therace.
Call of Duty: WWII is rated M for Mature and is now
available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One X and, Xbox One. For PC fans,
the game is also now available on Steam. Call of Duty: WWII
comes in the following editions:
- Base Edition and Digital Base
Edition – Suggested Retail Price, SRP $59.99.
- Digital Deluxe Edition – Season
Pass** and more, SRP $99.99.
- Pro Edition – Season Pass**,
collectible Steelbook™ and more, SRP $99.99
Check local retailers for availability of all Call of Duty: WWII
Editions. Season Pass content is available first on
PlayStation®4.
**Season Pass purchasers receive 2018 Call of Duty: WWII
Season Pass content. Season Pass content is not final, is
subject to change, and may not include all downloadable content
available for the game. Season Pass content may not be
available in all countries, and pricing and release dates may vary
by platform. Season Pass content should be downloaded from the
in-game store only; do not purchase separately, or you will be
charged again. Season Pass content may be sold separately.
The title is published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and
developed by Sledgehammer Games with additional development support
from Raven Software. For the latest intel, check out:
www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty, or follow
@CallofDuty and @SHGames on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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