When Modern Warfare launched in 2019, it was accompanied by Call of Duty’s own take on the battle royale genre with Warzone. Now, with Modern Warfare 2 coming in 2022 it’s only appropriate that we are getting Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 later this year as well.
With this successor on the horizon, Activision has started to reveal what we can expect from Warzone 2. While we await a firm release date and system specifications, let’s break down everything that we do know so far.
What’s New in Warzone 2?
Like its predecessor, Warzone 2 is a free-to-play battle royale game. Compared to other titles in the genre, the original supported a bumper number of players per match at 150. As is often the case, it utilised a system of seasons to tell an ongoing narrative and offer new items for players to outfit their characters. Warzone 2 represents a reset, with characters being wiped clean and a new story kicking off.
In terms of gameplay, we know swimming will be integrated. In fact, new maps and boats will make great use of the feature. Vehicles as a whole are getting a revamp, able to take more detailed damage such as punctures, and be used as cover even after blown into a husk. There’s new equipment and weapons coming that weren’t featured in the original, as well as a firing range for you to test your loadout.
Improving on the Original
Infinity Ward has been sure to step up their game for both Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2. They have been busy developing a new engine to be used in both Call of Duty titles coming this year. With this new foundation for the series, we can expect several new benefits and innovative features. Let’s recap all of the interesting information announced so far.
Upgraded Visuals
As we know MW2 will be able support ray tracing and DLSS. This means we can expect to see these features transferred to Warzone 2 for a superb visual experience. This visual upgrade won’t be exclusive to PC, as the newest generation of gaming consoles can use a 120Hz mode for improved smoothness and response times.
Will there be a FOV Slider?
While Warzone has supported cross-play for a while, it has been to the detriment of console players. Unlike gamers on the PC, they have been unable to customise their field of view (FOV) which leaves them at a disadvantage. Activision explained it would cause performance issues on consoles, hence why they left it out of the original Warzone. But with the improved hardware of current-gen consoles, Warzone 2 will be able to support it. Huzzah!
When Is Warzone 2 Launching?
While no date is fixed, Activision has confirmed that Warzone 2.0 will be released in 2022. With Modern Warfare 2 penciled in for October 28th, we can expect this spin-off around that time.
Warzone 2.0 will be playable on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It has been confirmed it will not be on last-gen consoles, namely the PS4 and Xbox One, due to technical limitations. It does, however, have full crossplay support.
Arm Yourself for Warzone 2!
When Warzone 2 hits PC and consoles later this year, you want to make sure your battle station is ready. Here at Overclockers UK, we have plenty to help you get ready. From ready-to-deploy gaming PCs to peripherals to keep your aim true, make sure you’ve got these to hand when you answer the call of duty.
Refract Gaming Azure (FS-1DP-EP)
Do you need a fresh gaming PC that you can plug and play for Warzone? The Refract Gaming Azure is a perfect pre-built system, designed for playing the original game and ready to tackle the sequel. It comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU, armed with Ada Lovelace architecture. That means this graphics card delivers a plethora of game-enhancing features for you to take advantage of. Enjoy the power offered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and 32GB DDR5 RAM as you play. Plus, all Refract Gaming PCs come with three years parts and labour warranty as standard.
Available to order with next-day delivery for £2,199.95*
Endgame Gear XM1r USB Optical esports Performance Gaming Mouse (EGG-XM1R-DR)
In the heat of battle, you need a trustworthy gaming mouse to keep your aim true. That’s where the XM1r from Endgame Gear comes in. It is engineered for maximum performance with a more durable flex cord and custom sorted Kailh GM 8.0 switches. It also utilises the latest Pixart PAW3370 sensor, bringing low input lag and adjustable DPI of 50-19,000.
Available to buy for £41.99*
WD Black SN850X NVMe 1TB Solid State Drive (WDS100T2XHE)
If your gaming PC is short on storage space or long with its load times, then it’s time to upgrade with the WD Black SN850 NVMe SSD. With its incredibly fast PCIe Gen4 technology, you’ll boot up your system and games in no time. Arm your gaming PC with extra RGB lighting, an optional heatsink model, and a spacious 1TB capacity. That’s more than enough room for Warzone 2, Modern Warfare 2, and all your other favourite games.
Available to buy for £99.95*
*Prices correct at the time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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