Black Ops Cold War Season 5 Update File Leaks First Look of Call of Duty Vanguard, Confirming Exciting News

Published 08/12/2021, 9:00 AM EDT

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In a few months, the Call of Duty franchise will have its latest game in Vanguard. The title will be developed by Sledgehammer Games, which will be the company’s first title since the release of Call of Duty World War II. So far, the developers have revealed little to no detail about the game. However, the leaks and rumors have given players an idea of what to expect.

The series’ current title in Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War has received mix reviews from fans and critics. However, the game will now receive new content with the release of Season 5. It will include a lot of new maps and modes. But, the developers have made a massive error after the update included files from the franchise’s new title.

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Call of Duty Vanguard files accidentally revealed through Black Ops Cold War update

Following the update to Season 5, players found game files about Call of Duty Vanguard on Black Ops Cold War. This included the upcoming title’s artwork, logo, and many more. The artwork confirmed the long-standing rumor about the game’s title, and it looks like the next iteration of Call of Duty will have Vanguard in its name.

Along with that, the artwork confirms that Vanguard will have three different editions for players to purchase. This includes the Standard Edition, a Cross-Gen Bundle, and the Ultimate Edition. It also confirms the setting of the game to be around World War II. This also add fuels to the fire on the rumors about Sledgehammer Games continuing the story of their previous title.

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Leaks reveal an Early Access Open Beta and cosmetics

Along with the artwork, the leaks also included files about the items arriving with the game. This included the new operators for Call of Duty Vanguard in Lucas, Polina, and Wade, along with their bonus weapons. Other than that, the images also showcased a Frontline Weapons Pack and many more. Finally, the leaks also confirmed an Early Access Open Beta program players can take part in. However, the images didn’t provide any further details about this open beta program.

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It seems like the update has provided more joy to fans of the franchise than the developers intended. The leaks have confirmed some rumors that have been lingering around the game’s development for a long time. However, it seems like fans might have to wait for some time before the developers officially reveal anything about Vanguard.

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Rupesh is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. Currently a student at Mumbai University, he has been involved with eSports since his childhood. Having played titles like Fallout 4, Minecraft, FIFA, Portal 2 and Halo 4 extensively, Rupesh has a deep understanding of the sport.
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