Activision Blizzard is gearing up to releaseCall of Duty: Vanguardnext month and Sledgehammer Games has already unveiled some of what players can expect. Now Treyarch has confirmed some of the things that Zombies fans can look forward to with the nextCall of Dutytitle.
Treyarch has officially gone on the record to discuss and unveil various aspects of the upcomingCall of Duty: VanguardZombies game mode. The team gave fans details about Zombies story, lore, gameplay, weapons, and characters ahead ofVanguard’s November release. The Zombies reveal extended beyond a gameplay trailer as Treyarch developers discussed in greater detail what the new Der Anfang storyline will look like.
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Call of Duty: World at Warwas the first title in the series to offer the Zombies game mode and since then, it has become a big hit with a portion of the series' community. Treyarch is staying true to its Zombies roots withCall of Duty: Vanguard, continuing the Dark Aether narrative that the team set withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.Vanguard’s Zombies game mode also crosses over with the campaign in a way that’s never been seen before.
The Dark Aether storyline reaches new heights inCall of Duty: Vanguardas Der Anfang is a new beginning to the multi-title storyline. According to Treyarch, the events ofBlack Ops Cold Warbrought an end to oneDark Aether storylineandVanguardrepresents a fresh start. Like previous titles, Der Anfang will focus on the mystical and occult themes with a brutal environment to explore asVanguardplayers survive wave after wave of Zombies, Boom Schriers, Hellhounds, Sturmkriegers, and more.
Call of Duty: Vanguardincludes various game modesin Zombies such as Blitz, Harvest, and Transmit. Blitz is like similarly named game modes where players will want to accomplish their goals as quickly as possible. Harvest tasksVanguardplayers with collecting rune stones in order to deposit them into an obelisk called the “Sin Eater.” Transmit sees Zombies fans escorting a floating zombie head that is looking for weaknesses in the Dark Aether.
Call of Duty: Vanguard’s Zombies has a new mechanic known as Dark Aether rune magic and according to Treyarch, it’s how the Dark Aether entities manifest their powers.Vanguard’s advanced progression system extends from Multiplayer to Zombies, allowing players to increase their rank,seasonal battle passlevel, and weapon level. Zombies fans will be familiar with the Crafting Table, perks, portals, and power-ups returning from previous titles, but Treyarch promises a unique experience inVanguard.
Call of Duty: Vanguardreleases for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
