While it hasn’t had the most impactful launch in franchise history,Call of Duty: Vanguardis getting the same amount of new content that the last two entries in the franchise have received. With new maps, weapons, and operators coming throughout the year,Vanguardwill look a lot different by the timeCall of Duty 2022rolls around. Even with new content, though, fans can expect the return of some classics, including theModern Warfare 3map Dome.
As announced in a blog post on theCall of Dutywebsite,Vanguardwill be adding two new maps with Season One, both launching with the update on December 8. The headliner is Radar, a reimaging of theModern Warfare 3map Domebuilt for fast-paced combat. Dome was a fan-favorite map inMW3,with many calling for its return in the last few entries in the franchise.
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The other map releasing alongsideCall of Duty: Vanguard- Season One is Paradise, a weapons testing site located in the Pacific Ocean. According to the blog post’s description of the new map, Paradise is a joint operation training facility forCall of Duty’s operators. It has a three-lane design with a subterranean tunnel and pools of toxic waste.
The maps make up just a small portion of the new additions coming toCall of Duty: Vanguard,with other modes, weapons, and more slated to launch alongside the update.Call of Duty: Vanguard - Season One’s launch trailergives the best look at the new content, and fans only have to wait a few more days before they can dive in for themselves.
The seasonal structure has helpedCall of Dutystay relevant in a field with growing competition.Halo Infinite’scampaignis set to launch in just a few days, withBattlefield 2042andFortniteChapter 3 also competing for attention. Together, they equal out to one of the most competitive shooter landscapes the games industry has ever seen.
Even though the newCall of Duty: Vanguardcontent is exciting, it’s important to remember the context in which it’s being released. Activision has seen employee walkouts, legal challenges, and developers quitting in droves due to ongoing issues with its response to allegations of workplace harassment and toxicity. There’s increasing pressure forActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to resign, alongside controversy for how the company will be portrayed during The Game Awards. That won’t affect how many view the Season One content drop, but it is something to keep in mind.
Call of Duty: Vanguardis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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