Call of Duty: Vanguard set for November release, features World War II inspired shooter

Call of Duty: Vanguard is set during World War II and features crossovers from Black Ops, Modern Warfare, and more.

Call of Duty: Vanguard is the next game in the franchise of shooter series designed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. Set for launch in November, Call of Duty: Vanguard features a single-player campaign but there is a multiplayer mode during World War II. The Vanguard takes the franchise back to its roots, WWII, but gives players a different and parallel narrative that features four playable characters who are based loosely on a different person of those times. Sledgehammer, while announcing Call of Duty: Vanguard, also acknowledged the ongoing lawsuit against Activision, the publisher of the Call of Duty franchise, over promoting a sexually offensive culture. The lawsuit is fueled by a horde of female employees incessantly coming forward to tell their tales of harassment they allegedly faced at the company. Sledgehammer said, “The stories and the pain that have been shared are simply devastating.” It added, “While we can’t comment on the lawsuit, what I can say is that as a team we are committed to making sure all team members feel safe, welcome, and respected.”