CoD: Advanced Warfare last-gen versions not developed by Sledgehammer

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfighter will be Sledgehammer Games' debut as lead developer, but the studio is not handling development of the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions.

While the current-gen PS4, Xbox One and PC versions are being handled in-house at Sledgehammer, the lower-end last-gen versions have been handed to another yet-to-be-confirmed developer.

The news was revealed in the latest issue of Game Informer (via Gamespot), which features a lengthy preview on the newly-announced Call of Duty.

The game is also confirmed to be running on a new engine, although no further details were offered. Activision has previously stressed that this is the first CoD title developed specifically for next-gen hardware, so we expect a new engine will have been built to take full advantage of the new architecture and processing power of the new Sony and Microsoft consoles.

Elsewhere where in the feature, GI confirmed new game details including the name of the game's sole protagonist; Private Mitchell.

Voiced by Troy Baker, who also voiced Joel in The Last of Us and The Joker in Batman: Arkham Origins, Mitchell is a Marine and sqaudmate of Will Irons. Will is the son of Atlas Corporation CEO Jonathan Irons (Kevin Spacey) - previously confirmed as the game's lead antagonist.

According to the report, Mitchell is offered - and accepts- a position within Altus, where he is fitted with a body-enhancing 'EXO Suit' - the exoskeleton featured prominently in the game's earliest screenshots and trailer.

The EXO suit can be upgraded as the game progresses, by spending points earned in completed missions.

Multiplayer modes go entirely under wraps, although the developer was willing to confirm that competitive multiplayer will be joined by a co-op mode, in-keeping with CoD tradition.

It also confirmed that the game's soundtrack will be helmed by Metal Gear Solid composer Harry Gregson-Williams.

Advanced Warfare was officially announced last week Friday following a succession of major leaks, which forced Activision into an early unveiling (previously scheduled for Sunday, May 4).

The game, set in the year 2054, stars Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey as the main antagonist Jonathan Irons.

Posted: May 05, 2014 10:43 pm
Related Forum: Call of Duty Forum

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/462091/cod-advanced-warfare-last-gen-versions-not-developed-by-sledgehammer/

Comments

KixaPosted: Mon. May 05, 2014

This is what titan fall did it came out really good on the 360 hopefully it happens again.

Evo8Posted: Mon. May 05, 2014

Kimbrel
FaIIen GOOD. That means they get to put all their efforts on the current version. Tired of us getting screwed over for the past gen people. #GetJobs

That's a terrible thing to say. Some people have a job but are still in a tough position financially. They might feel like they don't have an extra $500 lying around to spend on a new console. Don't act like a naive rich kid. You're parents probably paid for your console anyway.

No I say this for the little kids that just want their parents to buy this. I have a job and bought mine myself, wasn't trying to be mean with that post at all.

xxRider702xxPosted: Mon. May 05, 2014

Took
FaIIen GOOD. That means they get to put all their efforts on the current version. Tired of us getting screwed over for the past gen people. #GetJobs

Ive chosen to wait on buying the next gen console because of how many updates and bugs were going to be with the release.... #GetSmarter. Also why buy it now when by next year,theyll release bundles.?

TookPosted: Mon. May 05, 2014

FaIIen GOOD. That means they get to put all their efforts on the current version. Tired of us getting screwed over for the past gen people. #GetJobs

Wow....

Just because someone has jobs doesnt mean they want to spend 400-500 on a new console.

Plus, for all we know, last-gen advanced warfare could be better ;)

DomixinPosted: Mon. May 05, 2014

I'm not so sure exactly how accurate this news article is, considering the fact that it started out by saying Call of Duty: Advanced Warfighter instead of Advanced Warfare.

DomixinPosted: Mon. May 05, 2014

FaIIen GOOD. That means they get to put all their efforts on the current version. Tired of us getting screwed over for the past gen people. #GetJobs

That's a terrible thing to say. Some people have a job but are still in a tough position financially. They might feel like they don't have an extra $500 lying around to spend on a new console. Don't act like a naive rich kid. You're parents probably paid for your console anyway.

Evo8Posted: Mon. May 05, 2014

GOOD. That means they get to put all their efforts on the current version. Tired of us getting screwed over for the past gen people. #GetJobs

Flat_Earth_SocietyPosted: Mon. May 05, 2014

I understand that the game is being developed specifically for next-gen consoles but Sledgehammer could still have devolved last-gens version.

Flat_Earth_SocietyPosted: Mon. May 05, 2014

I don't understand why they couldn't develop it for all platforms considering it's the same game.

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