KEY POINTS

  • "Call of Duty 2021" is rumored to release this year
  • Apparently the game would be called "Call of Duty: WWII Vanguard"
  • Activision has not yet said anything about the next "Call of Duty" installment

The title and the settings of the next "Call of Duty" installment are leaked online recently, seemingly hinting that "Call of Duty 2021" might be a direct sequel to 2017's "Call of Duty: WWII" game.

Latest "Call of Duty 2021" Leaks

According to industry insider ModernWarzone, the next game's current title is "Call of Duty: WWII Vanguard." The insider said that the name could be a code name but could also be the game's official title. The leaks also confirm that Sledgehammer Games got another shot at redemption and reportedly in charge of its development.

According to the insider, "Call of Duty 2021" will have an impact on "Call of Duty: Warzone." Players will reportedly see assets and weapons shared with the hit battle royale title. Apparently, ModernWarzone is pretty confident of its source. Earlier leaks suggested that the incoming "CoD" installment will have its plot set in the 1950s.

Call of Duty: WWII
Sledgehammer Games co-founders and directors of 'Call of Duty: WWII' have left the studio to take on executive roles in Activision. REUTERS/ Mike Blake

World War II concluded in 1945, so it is interesting to see what Sledgehammer will introduce in the game's setting given the conflicted timeline. However, ModernWarzone claims that "Call of Duty 2021" might be set in an alternate timeline where the war waged a lot longer. There is a high chance that the upcoming title would deal with the events directly following the Second World War.

Other leaks suggested that the game might feature the Korean War. This is another conflicting timeline since the infamous war took place years after World War II.

Release Date And Other Details

"Call of Duty 2021" is scheduled to release in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Charlie Intel. The upcoming "Call of Duty" installment is rumored to feature an integrated free-to-play "Warzone" at launch. There is no official word as to when exactly the much-awaited title would be announced as of press time.

Rumors have it that Activision might do the official announcement and unveiling sometime this summer. Based on the game publisher's reveal pattern, the announcement usually happens ahead of E3. However, considering that E3 might not be as prominent as it was in the past, the company might opt for the same launch event it did with "Call of Duty: Black OpsCold War" in the previous year.

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