You knew it was coming, so drop your socks and grab your...controller. The first ever Double XP Weekend for Call of Duty: Ghosts has begun, so whether you're playing on PC, PlayStation 3, PC, or Wii U, I hope you have a clear schedule. The weekend goes until Monday, 1 PM EST.
Great for current-generation gamers, but with the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 both set to release later this month, does Activison have any plans for the next-generation? After all, the game will be available as a launch title for both platforms.
As it turns out, it seems as though Activision does have something up its sleeve, but isn't saying...yet, telling fans to "stay tuned" for a similar announcement for the new PlayStation and Xbox.
Call of Duty: Ghosts takes place in a near future following an attack from space that leaves Los Angeles virtually wiped out, and the United States' infrastructure devastated. Years later, the country is invaded by a new superpower, a conglomerate of South American nations calling itself the "Federation." What's left of America's special forces have come together to form the titular "Ghosts," and it's up to them to wage guerrilla warfare against the Federation in order to protect what remains of the United States, and drive the Federation out.
Despite, well...not the best reviews ever for a Call of Duty game, Ghosts was a hit right out of the game, grabbing a billion dollars in sales in its first day of release.
Beyond the campaign, the game's multiplayer mode, which promises a slew of different customization options for weapons, character camos, and more. Over 30 new weapons have been confirmed, alongside old favorites like the UMP45 and the M4A1.
Players are able to peek around cover while still being able to fire, automatically mantle objects, and customize their character. Players are also able to activate environmental hazards, rather than the hazards automatically activating without player interference. It will also allow players to do some hidden sub-missions which will result in new twists in the campaign storyline.
Call of Duty: Ghosts is out now for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and the Wii U. It will be available as a launch title for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One when the consoles release later this month.