Call Of Duty: WWII Multiplayer Gameplay Shows Scorestreaks On New Beta Map

Call Of Duty: WWII multiplayer is going to be a major deal this fall, and Game Informer recently got to go hands on with it. In about eight minutes of footage, you can watch a pro totally dominate with some new Scorestreaks.

The first few minutes showcase Hardpoint on one of the beta’s confirmed maps, Gibraltar. It was teased before in the original Game Informer coverage trailer, but we now have a much clearer view of it. As we saw, it deviates from the World War II gray aesthetic with a base environment surrounded by lush, green vegetation. It’s here we get to see the Ball Turret and flamethrower Scorestreaks in action. Boy, do they look deadly!

Following that brief premiere, the clip then transitions to traditional team deathmatch in E3’s multiplayer showcase map, Pointe du Hoc. In contrast to the more open design of Gibraltar, this one pays much greater homage to historical trench warfare. While it does open up to some rocky ledges eventually, teams are funneled through a very small number of lanes to get the job done. That’s precisely why you’ll see the pro in question using an SMG above all else.

The third and final standard map of the set is called Ardennes Forest. In some ways, it looks like a fair mix of the previous two designs. It has some cloistered cabins that could serve well in close-quarters firefights, but after moving past those, the whole snowy landscape opens up to something that looks like it’d be great for snipers. The plane-based Scorestreak seems to absolutely dominate here as well.

The footage closes with a short look at War mode on a map called Operation Breakout. While it’s a bit hard to tell what sets this mode apart based on such a short gameplay slice, the map feels much more cinematic and tuned to the task ahead. Because it’s not being repurposed to fit several different match types, players are forced to see all of it, from its green fields to the dark and fiery tunnels hidden below. Attention to detail is really what stands out to us, and it suggests Sledgehammer really wants War mode to become just as much of a staple as the traditional locales described above.

Based on the beta description released by Sledgehammer earlier this week, this Game Informer clip essentially acts as a preview of what’s to come. On Monday, SHG confirmed that all three of the above-mentioned maps plus War mode will be accessible to those taking part in the test. Having not played Call Of Duty: WWII multiplayer ourselves, this footage suggests the online offering will deliver the kind of boots-on-the ground thrills players have been clamoring for for the past decade.

Despite that accomplishment, there are a few criticisms worth noting. For one, the weapon effects all sound a little too similar to be truly accurate. Maybe we’ve been spoiled by the inherent creativity offered by futuristic firearms, but the whole scene definitely starts to get harsh on the ears after a while. We’re also a bit unsure if the apparent 30-second Scorestreak timer is long enough to do serious damage. The pictured pro player wrecked with them obviously, but it’s going to be a very different experience for the average soldier. Regardless of these potential shortcomings, we can’t wait to go hands on with the suite in a few weeks.

Call Of Duty: WWII comes to PS4, Xbox One and PC Nov. 3. The Private Beta begins Aug. 25 on PS4.

What do you think of this latest multiplayer gameplay? Do the maps of Call Of Duty: WWII sound exciting? Tell us in the comments section!