Call of Duty: Vanguard , developed by Sledgehammer Games and released in November 2021, returns the blockbuster franchise to its World War II roots—but with a modern, globe-trotting twist. Rather than re-telling the same beach landings and European theater highlights, Vanguard focuses on the birth of special forces, blending explosive set pieces with a narrative centered on origin stories from four unique soldiers.
On PS5, Xbox Series X, and high-end PCs, Vanguard shines with 4K/60 FPS, 120 Hz support for multiplayer, and impressive haptic feedback (PS5). Load times are near-instant. However, PC players reported optimization issues, and cross-play bugs persisted for months. Call of Duty Vanguard
Treyarch co-developed the Zombies mode, but it launched in an incomplete state. Vanguard ’s Der Anfang replaced round-based survival with objective-based, hub-world gameplay—familiar to Outbreak fans but missing the soul of traditional Zombies. Minimal Easter eggs and no dedicated Wonder Weapon at launch disappointed long-time fans. Later updates added a round-based map ( Shi No Numa Reborn ) but couldn’t fully restore the mode’s reputation. Call of Duty: Vanguard , developed by Sledgehammer
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