For the moment,Call of Duty 2021remains a mystery to fans. While theCall of Dutycommunity is currently exploringCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War,rumors are circulating about this year’s inevitable release. Activision has remained silent, but leakers are already stirring up expectations as they correct fan assumptions about this year’s shooter title.
In the past,Call of Dutyhas followed a predictable formula as far as development goes. Activision cycles through the same development teams, and each team caters to a specific game experience and storyline. This has been true for years, but ever since theCall of Duty: Warzoneintegration withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War,things have become more complicated.
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Well-knownCall of DutyleakerTom Henderson revealed more information regarding the upcoming title on Twitter today. While fans have speculated that Sledgehammer Games would be heading up the next title, Henderson brought some clarity to the design. Henderson seemingly confirmed that Sledgehammer Games is working on an individual title, but currently, there are no other development teams involved.
Further, Infinity Ward is also working on an independent title, but the details are still unknown. Henderson tweeted about the two companies after rumors were circulating that the teams were working together on a single game. While this is not an uncommon practice, fans now know that those rumors are likely to be untrue.
There isno telling whereCall of Dutywill be taking players nextwith Sledgehammer Games at the lead, assuming it will be. The developers have had a wide range of ideas in their previous titles, leaving fans with mixed expectations. AfterCall of Duty: WWIIandCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare,fans are expecting a blend of action and gritty realism in the next title.
It is interesting that Henderson brought up Infinity Ward. Afterthe success ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare,it is not surprising that the development company could be working on a new title so soon. In comparison, Raven Software and Treyarch are currently occupied withWarzoneandCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War,which leaves Infinity Ward up to their own projects.
TheCall of Dutyuniverse is wide and adaptable, leaving every possibility open. While Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games may not be working together, assuming these leaks are accurate, there is a chance thatSledgehammer Games may gain an assisting studioin the near future. Until then, fans can only speculate about Activision’s direction and Sledgehammer’s design.
Call of Duty 2021is reportedly in development.
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