Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 release date, trailer, gameplay, and more

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Activision finally confirmed the existence of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, and as part of the recent Next event, we finally got to see the game in action. Based on what was shown, Warzone 2.0 seems like a huge change from the original version, with a slew of altered — or outright different — mechanics that aim to shake things up.

While there is some precedent to successful live-service games getting sequels, it’s not a usual occurrence. Think of titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Rocket League. Warzone is one of the most lucrative and popular free-to-play games of all time, bringing in over 100 million players since its launch. So, given its success, it might seem odd for Warzone to receive a follow-up, but if you’ve played the game recently, you’ll know the current iteration still has plenty of room for improvement, making a fresh take much more necessary.

With that in mind, here’s what we know about Warzone 2.0, including its release date, features, and changes from the original game.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 will launch on November 16, 2022, as a free-to-play title. At this point, it’s unclear if there will be an early access version, but it doesn’t appear that there will be. Since Modern Warfare II will launch on October 28, this gives players around two weeks to level up their weapons ahead of Warzone 2.0‘s launch. Remember, both games will share a progression system.

In terms of marketing — including trailers — Activision usually holds details close to the chest until just before the product is set to launch. It wasn’t always this way, but given the development hurdles introduced with COVID-19, along with specific issues at Activision studios, the company has opted to give itself more time before showing off