A first for Call of Duty.
“Forget What You Know” may be more than just a tagline for the new Call of Duty, as sources say this year’s Black Ops 4 may not ship with a single player Campaign.
According to sources close to Polygon, the game will focus on the multiplayer and Zombies suites instead. If true, this will make Black Ops 4 the first Call of Duty game without a campaign.
On condition of anonymity, sources told Polygon the decision was made as the development team realized the campaign would not be completed by the planned release date, and Treyarch decided to focus on expanding the multiplayer and the fan-favorite Zombies mode instead.
A source also told Polygon the studio is emphasizing cooperative modes as a potential replacement for the traditional single-player experience a campaign would have provided.
IGN has reached out to Activision for comment.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is set to launch October 12 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and more information is set to be revealed May 17.
Previously, Activision announced it is “keenly aware” of the success of Battle Royale games, and if Black Ops 4 does end up ditching a campaign, it could signal a shift in direction for the franchise.
Brian Barnett is an IGN freelance writer and recent COD convert. You can follow and chat with him on Twitter @Ribnax.
