New weapons, a scout dog and personalised soldiers join the menu, along with fresh modes and a clever smartphone app that provides a second screen during online battles.
In a giant marquee on the rooftop of a car park in downtown LA, Activision has splurged all the details on the Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer mode. Due out on 5 November, the latest title in the 100m-selling shooter series is shaking up the online component in what Mark Rubin, studio head of developer Infinity Ward is calling, “the biggest overhaul of multiplayer since the original Modern Warfare”.
Among the most significant changes are the new squad set-up which replaces the customisable character classes of old. Now, players will be able to create and fully personalise up to ten individual soldiers, all with custom loud-outs, gear, clothing and appearances. According to Activision, there are over 20,000 combinations – and players will be able to select female character models. Every player starts with just one soldier, but as they level up, they earn new unlock points which can be used for items, or for opening up a new soldier.
Here is the trailer:
