Gaming News - April 2005
Santa Monica, CA (April 7, 2005) - Activision and developer Infinity
Ward today announced that Call of Duty 2 is under development.
From Activision:
The sequel to the award-winning Call of Duty, Call of Duty 2 is powered by a
proprietary new engine featuring striking new visuals, advanced A.I. technology,
the most realistic squad combat and explosive action in new historic campaigns.
The title is scheduled for release this fall and is not yet rated by the ESRB.
Call of Duty 2 lets players experience four individual soldier stories as they
overcome insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to
follow each of the four storylines through for the ultimate character-driven
experience, or they can engage in the historic battles chronologically for quick
hitting action.
Infinity Ward, creator of the blockbuster, original Call of Duty, has also
expanded the scope of combat to deliver a truly realistic battlefield
experience. Squads now have the freedom to take on a variety of mission
objectives, on expansive battlefields that allow for multiple paths and the
ability to utilize actual combat tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver
capabilities.
Call of Duty 2’s new engine and A.I. technology set the stage for authentic
squad combat and astonishing action. Concealment can be key as battlefield smoke
or even deployed smoke grenades cloud visibility. Weather effects such as the
dusty sandstorms of North Africa and whiteout blizzard conditions of Russia, for
example, will keep soldiers glued to their bunkers. The team has also employed a
state-of-the-art Battle Chatter System that brings the action to life as
squad-mates bark out context-sensitive updates in real-time to players through
an advanced A.I. system.
“Our team at Infinity Ward is committed to thrusting gamers into the heat of
battle like no other, taking players on a thrill-ride of adrenaline that leaves
everyone gasping for air,” states Grant Collier, president, Infinity Ward. “In
Call of Duty 2, we are creating the most intense and realistic action game
imaginable with a stunning visual atmosphere and an advanced technology that
delivers an unprecedented level of authenticity.”
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