Call of Duty fans have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the first season of Vanguard. But on November 19th, it was confirmed on Twitter that Season 1 won't now launch until December 8th. We'll take a look at why this decision may have been taken, and we'll give you some insight into what you can expect from Season 1 when it finally arrives. Here's what you need to know about Vanguard Season 1.
Vanguard Season 1 Delay Explained
As we mentioned above, Activision Blizzard has confirmed that it is delaying the release of Vanguard Season 1. The news was confirmed via that all-important news conduit, Twitter. Originally scheduled for release on December 1st, the launch has now been pushed back by a week. But the message on Twitter was extremely bare-bones, with little by way of explanation. So what do we know about the delay? Well...
There is actually very little by way of concrete information. But there is certainly some speculation going around. Arguably most plausible is the suggestion that the delay is caused by the sexual harassment scandal that has engulfed Activison in recent times. The fact that a major story broke in the WSJ not long before the delay was announced, may suggest some sort of link, especially if some of the staff involved in the latest walkout were working on that project.
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December 8th also happens to be the launch of Halo Infinite. This may be entirely coincidental. It doesn't seem likely that they would actively want to compete for players with another AAA release. Especially one as eagerly anticipated as Halo Infinite. More likely is that identified a few more areas that needed fine-tuning, in an effort to make the game as good as possible before release.
While we may never know definitively the reasons behind the delay, we can talk with a bit more certainty about what you can expect when it finally launches.
What's Going To Be In Season 1?
When Vanguard Season 1 finally launches, players will be able to enjoy a huge amount of new content. We'll start with the basics: three new multiplayer maps, three new operators, new weapons, new challenges, and more Zombie-related content. It's also worth noting that Vanguard players will have 24 hours of exclusive access to the Warzone Pacific Caldera map, before it becomes open access on December 9th.
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It will also introduce the first Battle Pass system across both Warzone and Vanguard, with 100m tiers of items to be unlocked. This includes items such as cosmetics, weapon blueprints, and two other weapons.
A leak provided by @TheGhostofHope suggests that the new hardware that will be appearing in the game: the Welgun, M1944 Carbine, and the PTRS-41 sniper rifle.
A leaked image of some Vanguard key art may also offer an insight into the new operators in the game. Their names are purported to be Anna, Lewis and Francis. It has been speculated that one will be availalbe through the Battle Pass, while the others will need to be unlocked.
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That's everything we know at this point. But keep checking in with us, as we'll continue to update you with any important news as it gets announced.
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