Remastered versions of Call of Duty 1, 2, and World at War are said to be coming as Activision tries to fill the void left by the absence of a premium Call of Duty game. Rumours about Activision abandoning the annual release strategy of Call of Duty have been circulating for many weeks now, following the terrible performance of Vanguard. According to a statement from the publisher’s mega-publishing arm, this year, 2023 and beyond will see both free-to-play and premium products. Vanguard’s sales dipped significantly in 2021 compared to Black Ops Cold War’s release in 2020, although it still topped the charts at the time.
However, for the time being, the entire depth of its flaws is still hidden. Considering that 2020 was the most profitable year ever for the Call of Duty brand, owing to the incredible popularity of the MTX-laden Mobile and Warzone experiences, even the smallest reduction in income earned is sure to appear concerning. Of course, Microsoft’s upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard might have a significant impact on the future of Call of Duty. New information, on the other hand, indicates that the latter business is already working on several prospective releases. Activision aims to fill the “empty space” between premium COD games by remastering legendary experiences, according to Call of Duty leaker Ralph.
In a tweet, Ralph stated that Call of Duty 1, 2, and World at War are among the games that would be remade. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered is also said to be coming to the Nintendo Switch, according to the publisher. The leaker failed to give a release date for these projects. A paid Call of Duty game launching this Christmas season isn’t guaranteed, so Ralph’s statements are speculative at best. It’s not clear whether these remasters will bridge the gap between annual releases, or whether they would appear instead of the traditional November release.
For now, these specifics remain a mystery whether the reports above are true. The most intriguing aspect of this alleged leak is that all three Call of Duty games take set during World War II. Given that COD: Vanguard put players into the midst of World War II, this feels a touch overkill. Call of Duty may have entered a new era of WWII-themed adventures? For many fans, a return to the series’ early works may be well worth it.