The upcoming release of is one of 2024's most anticipated games. As promotional material heavily focuses on political figures from the 1980s, the potential for an enthralling dive into this period in its single-player campaign is expected. Previous iterations in the subseries of the franchise have seen some dynamic narratives that were altered by player choices, leading to multiple endings. The last edition in the series, featured three ending variations, for example.
With the massively popular multiplayer game modes like taking the lead in the developer's focus, questions have arisen about whether the series will let the single-player aspects take a backseat. However, members of the development team at Treyarch confirmed the narrative style of , which in turn suggests what the future of will look like.
Production Director Yale Miller and Creative Director Jon Zuk have confirmed, according to , that the story mode will feature a linear narrative and conclusion, meaning that for the first time in its history, a game will feature just one ending. They also confirmed that the length of the story will be longer than 's, which clocked in at a 5–6 hour runtime with multiple endings based on player choices. This massive change to the subseries' ethos suggests that a streamlined experience is what players can expect from moving forward.
While it is certainly an improvement on the complete lack of a single-player campaign in , the shift away from a dedicated single-player mode in a game is becoming ever more apparent. As continues to be a successful cash stream for Activision, the multiplayer mode is consistent in its dominance in the competitive FPS genre, and Zombies makes a return to its old round-based form, the single-player campaign experience may be somewhat of an afterthought for Treyarch.
The subseries is known for having some of the best campaign experiences in the franchise. A departure from its roots in complex and flexible storytelling may be a step backward for
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