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About Call of Duty: Vanguard
Call of Duty®: Vanguard, developed by Sledgehammer Games, delivers visceral World War II combat across multiple global fronts. The Standard edition bundles the core game with a Digital Exclusive Frontline Weapons Pack. The title offers a single‑player campaign, a large multiplayer component with over 20 maps, and a new Zombies mode created by Treyarch, all supporting cross‑progression and cross‑generation play on Windows.
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Single‑Player Campaign
Vanguard features a deeply engaging single‑player campaign that places players in varied WWII battles, from Pacific dogfights to defending Stalingrad with a sniper.
The campaign is part of the Standard edition and is designed for solo play, offering narrative-driven missions across several theaters.
- Focus on mission objectives to progress the story efficiently.
- Experiment with different weapons to find personal preferences.
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Multiplayer Maps
The multiplayer component provides over 20 maps, including 16 built specifically for core multiplayer experiences.
These maps support various PvP and online co‑op modes, allowing players to compete or cooperate across the game's global settings.
- Learn map layouts to improve positioning.
- Utilize the Frontline Weapons Pack for additional loadout options.
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Zombies Mode
A new Zombies experience, developed by Treyarch, adds a cooperative survival element to Vanguard.
Players can team up online to face waves of enemies, extending the game's replay value beyond the campaign and multiplayer.
- Coordinate with teammates to manage enemy spawns.
- Conserve ammunition for later, tougher waves.
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Cross‑Progression
Vanguard supports cross‑progression, allowing player progress to carry across supported platforms.
Cross‑generation play is also enabled, letting users on different console generations interact within the same multiplayer environment.
- Link your account early to retain unlocks.
- Check platform compatibility before switching devices.
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Frontline Weapons Pack
The Standard edition includes a Digital Exclusive Frontline Weapons Pack, adding extra weapon options for use in campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes.
These weapons are integrated into the game's loadout system, offering players more tactical choices.
- Test each weapon in a practice match.
- Match weapon strengths to specific map layouts.
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