Activision Blizzard continues to updateCall of Duty: Vanguardwith new content as Season One continues and a new SMG will be added to the multiplayer game in an upcoming update. The new weapon will be free for players who choose to complete a list of challenges, while it will also be available for purchase as a weapon blueprint.
The new SMG coming toCall of Duty: Vanguardis known as the Welgun and its Task Force Trident’s Isabella’s favorite weapon, which will help fans of the Operator progress through their challenges. Developers have stated that the Welgun fits between the Owen Gun and Sten in terms of its base statistics and it’s able to defeat most enemies in a maximum of four shots. Upon being added with the nextCall of Duty: Vanguardupdate, players will be able to unlock the new SMG by earning it through completing in-game challenges or purchasing a blueprint from the Shop.
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The new weapon blueprint coming toCall of Duty: Vanguard’s Shop will be added around the time of the SMG’s release and it’s offered in a bundle called Reserved Steel. Like many other guns inCall of Duty: Vanguardand previous titles such asBlack Ops Cold WarandModern Warfare, the Welgun offers many attachments that become available as players use the weapon. Some of these attachments increase the gun’s performance and according to Sledgehammer, the available .380 and .25 ACP magazines can make the SMG even deadlier, defeating enemies in potentially two shots. In addition to basic Extended Magazines, the Welgun also has a 48-round drum of .380 ammo in the later weapon levels.
Call of Dutyfans who enjoy close-quarters combat will be able to create a Welgun loadout in the first update of 2022, though the blueprint has been confirmed for the release window which suggests that it may be added a day or two later. It’s currently unclear what else comes in the Reserved Steel Shop Bundle, but it will likely include a selected mix ofCall of DutyCalling Cards, Emblems, Weapon Charms, Emotes, or Watches. These other cosmetics will giveCall of Dutyplayers who purchase the Welgun further customization options.
Call of Duty: Warzonefans will also be able to add the Welgun to their weapon loadouts whenever they acquire a drop, while the weapon is expected to be scattered around the Caldera landscape as well. Both the free and premiumCall of Duty: VanguardSeason One Battle Pass offer five free weapons that players are already working to unlock, with the Welgun being the sixth post-launch additional gun.Sledgehammer Gameswill likely make more announcements before the conclusion of Season One in the beginning of February.
Call of Duty: Vanguardis available right now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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