Sledgehammer Games recently released an image revealing a new map for “Call Of Duty: WWII.” The map is called London Docks. Based on the image, the map might have been subjected to a barrage of German bombs in World War 2. The London Docks map features iconic red Routemaster buses and a Cafe Pub that also served as an air raid shelter in World War 2. But why did the developer decide to make a London Docks map?
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Only 3 weeks left, but in the meantime, here’s a first look at London Docks & Gridiron! pic.twitter.com/K6tD5v50DM
New map
During World War 2, German soldiers and bombers targeted the London docks to disrupt the activities at factories, warehouses, wharves, and power stations.
Over 25,000 bombs fell on the Docklands. Luckily, some people survived by hiding in underground shelters, which were designed to withstand air raids and nuclear blasts.
What is Gridiron Mode?
The second image shows off a player holding an old football in an underground tunnel. According to a report from GameRant, the image represents the “Call of Duty: WWII” multiplayer mode called Gridiron, which is a boots-on-the-ground version of the popular multiplayer mode known as Uplink.
According to Michael Condrey, Sledgehammer Games Co-founder, in “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” Uplink mode, players are tasked with infiltrating the enemy uplink station and bringing a satellite drone. Players can score a point if the satellite drone is thrown in, and two points can be earned if a player enters the uplink station with the drone.
Fans are expecting that the “Call of Duty: WWII” Gridiron mode will have a similar concept, except that players will use an old football.
More game details
Sledgehammer Games and Activision will launch “Call of Duty: WWII” on November 3. The game is playable on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC. The two biggest features in the game are the Divisions and War Mode.
The Division is the game’s new upgrade system where players can pick five distinct classes -- Infantry Division, Mountain Division, Airborne Division, Expeditionary Division, and Armored Division. The War Mode, on the other hand, is a new large-scale battle between the Axis soldiers and Allied forces. The War Mode will also include multiple maps available at launch.
Season Pass
The “Call of Duty: WWII” Season Pass costs $50. Season Pass holders can directly access the upcoming four expansions of the game. PlayStation 4 consoles will receive the expansion first, and the Xbox One and PC versions will follow. The first expansion is set to launch in January and March 2018, the second is set for April and May 2018, the third will be in July and August 2018, and the fourth will be in September and October 2018.