Call of Duty WWII: all details in the official statement, first pictures
CALL OF DUTY: WWII TAKES PLAYERS ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY IN WWII
World War II marks the return to the origins of the franchise, Friday 3 November launch.
The Multiplayer gives players down to Earth with new game modes.
With pre-order you access the Private Multiplayer Beta, initially only on PlayStation ® 4
An all-new co-op Zombie mode with an original story to shake the wrists
Legnano (MI) – 26 April 2017 – Call of Duty back to basics; will be set in the largest war in history and where it all began, the second world war. Friday, November 3 Call of Duty ®: WWII players will be recruited for an unforgettable trip full of camaraderie and will pass through Europe for a mission vital to the success of the allies. The buzzwords for the new Call of Duty will be realism, authenticity and cinematic intensity. Besides the return to Earth, the Multiplayer has new game modes and significant innovations in terms of gameplay, and the maps will be set in places extremely iconic. The new mode Nazi Zombies co-op instead, will have a story that promises high doses of adrenaline. Published by Activision and developed by Sledgehammer Games, Call of Duty: WWII brings back WWII on next-generation consoles.
" More than two and a half years ago we made the decision to return the franchise to its roots and Call of Duty: WWII epic will do so ," the comment by Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision. " The team at Sledgehammer Games has managed to create an authentic, exciting game, epic, able to exploit the sacrifices of the men who fought the greatest war of all time. This game will take players within the second world war as never had been done to date; for the first time, however, the younger players can test their skills with this conflict . "
" Call of Duty: WWII was a journey of inspiration and passion for all of us at Sledgehammer Games. The team has focused its every effort to enhance the heroism and sacrifice of soldiers involved in the second world war. A compelling story and a very innovative Multiplayer mode will put players in the role of soldiers who fought for freedom in a world on the brink of tyranny. And we are sure that our fans will love the new Nazi Zombies mode, "said Michael Condrey, Studio Head and Co-founder of Sledgehammer Games.
Glen Schofield, Studio Head and Co-Founder of Sledgehammer Games adds: " the story we tell has nothing to do with what we've done so far. It's the incredible story of ordinary people who become heroes. We want to be respectful of this generation of soldiers, tell a realistic story set at a crucial moment in the history of humanity; simply put, we want to create the best game of our career. "
Call of Duty: WWII reports the franchise to its roots with an exciting story that celebrates the unforgettable heroism of soldiers who fought together in a war that changed the world forever. The new title of Activision is an accurate portrait of the second world war, seen from the perspective of the 1 Infantry Division, that surrounds a variety of other characters. With stunning graphics and sound, players will land on the beaches of Normandy on d-day, will March through France to liberate Paris and finally advance towards Germany for some of the most epic battles of all time.
The Multiplayer in Call of Duty: WWII brings players the frenetic fighting ground, set in some of the most iconic of World War II, with an original arsenal of weapons. Multiplayer also features a new approach to character creation and classes call Divisions; War, a new story mode to the game in Multiplayer; Headquarters, a social novel in which players Call of Duty can interact and socialize with each other. State of the art of war games also includes WWII Nazi Zombies, a new cooperative mode with an original story created specifically. More information on Multiplayer will be revealed at E3, while you will have to wait a bit for more details about Nazi Zombies.
Pre order Call of Duty: WWII allows access to Private Beta, available first on PlayStation 4, scheduled later in the year. Call of Duty: WWII is available for pre order in the following versions:
- Base Edition and Digital Base Edition — MSRP 69.00 €
- Digital Deluxe Edition – with Season Pass ** and more, for a suggested retail price of 99 €
We leave you now to screenshots of the game: enjoy!