Call of Duty he’s not having his best moment. First, this reduction war zone, mainly due to the negative perception of Caldera, the map that replaced Verdansk. On the other hand, we have criticisms aimed at Vanguardwithout forgetting that their sales were lower than expected. This is not an issue to be taken lightly in a franchise that often generates sky-high returns. These situations, of course, caused alarm in Activision.
specific case Vanguard it was visible. Why? Most Anticipated Call of Duty 2021 was the continuation Modern Warfare. However, the company surprised us with an offer that, against all odds, went back to World War II. The problem is that Activision hasn’t realized, incredible as it may seem, that your community is already tired of the aforementioned historical conflict.
The reasons are obvious: World War II doesn’t bring too many innovations in terms of gameplay and even storytelling.. When shooter set in these events is about to see the light of day, we all know what we can expect from it and with Call of Duty: Vanguard was no exception. On the contrary, modern or futuristic wars offer more opportunities to offer new things.
Despite the foregoing, Activision, in the hands of Sledgehammer Games, once again bet on the Second World War. We all know the result: Vanguard it was a big disappointmentwhich even harmed war zone because both had the same war scenario. However, it was the drop in sales that really prompted the company to react.
this week, Activision acknowledged that Call of Duty: Vanguard did not meet your expectations; neither in the economy nor in public opinion. The most interesting thing is that after a long time, Activision found that their community was tired of the aforementioned global confrontation.
“Vanguard has not lived up to our expectations. We believe this was largely due to our own performance,” they noted in their 2021 annual financial report (via Kotaku). In addition, they added that they do not “offer as much innovation” as they would like. The company concludes its statement by acknowledging what is already clear: “World War II scenario didn’t resonate with part of our community”. Better late than never…
Although they did not mention their plans for the future regarding World War II, Activision’s strong statements, combined with key decisions that have been made recently, indicate to us that this conflict will take a long break in Call of Duty. For starters, the next installment in the franchise is going to be widely anticipated. Modern Warfare 2. In addition, Infinity Ward, the studio responsible for said game, is responsible for the development war zone 2which will undoubtedly take over the scenario set in our time.
Another important point, and unheard of for Call of DutyThe fact is that next year, the usual strategy of annual launches will be suspended. Instead, Activision will bet on preservation Modern Warfare 2 at least two years. This important decision will give developers enough time to release games. premium qualitative. Surprise aside, at the time Activision and Call of Duty It will be under the auspices of Microsoft, which will also not allow the franchise to collapse.
It would be normal to think that after Modern Warfare 2we will enjoy the title of the saga again Black Ops in 2024 —developed by Treyarch—. If the two-year period between each release is maintained, that means Sledgehammer Games will be ready by 2026. However, it is unlikely that they will explore World War II again. Therefore, one can get used to the idea that this installation will remain far from Call of Duty for a long time.
In the midst of all these decisions, Infinity Ward continues to develop Modern Warfare 2. The game has become official and we are just waiting for the first official details. The year before, information was leaked that Task Force 141 was heading to South America to take on the Colombian drug cartel. However, there is no evidence for this.
Source: Hiper Textual
