Maps feel like closed-off sets designed to give the sense of a well-designed paintball arena, rather than the wide-open spaces of Battlefield 1, and the numerous corners and hallways encourage a very aggressive, forward style of gameplay that rewards reflexes over strategy. Call of Duty has always been more about small maps and fast-paced combat, as well as kill-streak rewards over the slower, more methodical and large-scale gameplay that characterises Battlefield 1. When frame rates stablised, I began my own boots-on-the-ground experience, making use of the different divisions to get a feel for the gameplay. After entering my first few matches, it became apparent that the game has not been optimised fully for PC yet: frame rates dropped, the game stuttered, and death followed. After installing the beta initially, I found myself unable to run it the game would not load, and it was not until I reinstalled the title where the game would open. Offering five maps and four game modes, the beta was an opportunity for players to test the game out prior to its release. The full title will release on November 3, and during the last weekend of September, an open beta was available for Steam players to try out.

I’m not buying anything.” –James MarshallĪctivision has stated that development on Call of Duty: WWII began long before negative reception to the franchise’s shift into future warfare began.

Call of Duty: World War 2 Beta