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Release Date | |
Oct 28, 2022 | Dec 7, 2023 |
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Infinity Ward (Lead), Treyarch, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Beenox, High Moon Studios, Toys for Bob, Demonware, Digital Legends Entertainment, Solid State Studios, Activision Shanghai, Activision Central Tech | Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Belgrade |
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Activision | Ubisoft |
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First-Person Shooter, Action, Military | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person |
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IW 9.0 (Evolved from previous Call of Duty engines) | Snowdrop Engine |
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Content Rating | |
Mature 17+ | Teen |
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4.1 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $69.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
N/A | Player progression involves earning Skill Points by completing quests and activities, which are spent across five skill trees: Survivor (health, stealth), Warrior (Na'vi weapon proficiency), Hunter (RDA weapon proficiency, gathering), Maker (crafting, cooking), and Rider (Ikran and Direhorse abilities). Ancestor Skills are powerful, unique abilities learned by connecting with Sarentu ancestors at specific locations. Gear (clothing, weapons) is crafted using resources gathered from Pandora's flora, fauna, and RDA tech, and can be improved with mods and designs from different Na'vi clans. Na'vi Favor with clans unlocks better gear and recipes. |
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World & Level Design | |
N/A | The Western Frontier is a vast, new continent on Pandora, divided into three primary regions: the Kinglor Forest (lush rainforests, home to the Aranahe clan), the Upper Plains (windswept grasslands, home to the nomadic Zeswa clan), and the Clouded Forest (misty, enigmatic woodlands, home to the secretive Kame'tire clan). Each region has distinct biomes, flora, fauna, and RDA facilities. The world is designed for vertical exploration, utilizing Ikran flight and Na'vi agility. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
N/A | Features seamless drop-in/drop-out two-player online cooperative play for the main story campaign and all open-world activities. Players can explore Pandora together, complete quests, attack RDA bases, and share progression. No competitive multiplayer modes. |
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Available Editions | |
Available in Standard Edition (Cross-Gen Bundle for consoles) and Vault Edition. Vault Edition included the Red Team 141 Operator Pack (Ghost, Soap, Farah, Price skins), FJX Cinder Weapon Vault (custom weapon blueprint system), Season 1 Battle Pass + 50 Tier Skips, and Ghost Legacy Pack (12 Ghost skins for MW2019/Warzone 1, 10 AR blueprints). |
Available in Standard, Gold, and Ultimate Editions. Gold Edition includes the Season Pass (two story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' and 'Secrets of the Spires'). Ultimate Edition includes the Gold Edition content plus the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items like the Sarentu Heritage cosmetic pack and Sarentu Hunter equipment pack) and a digital artbook/soundtrack. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
The game followed a seasonal content model, with new multiplayer maps, modes, weapons, operators, and battle passes released each season. Warzone 2.0 and DMZ mode were significant free additions integrated with MWII. Paid content primarily consists of cosmetic bundles in the store and battle pass purchases. No traditional map pack DLCs; new maps are free. Raids (3-player co-op missions) were added as episodic content. |
A Season Pass is available, promising two major story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' (Summer 2024) and 'Secrets of the Spires' (Fall 2024). Additional cosmetic packs and potentially free updates are also expected. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
Utilizes an updated version of the IW engine (IW 9.0), delivering impressive visual fidelity with detailed character models, realistic weapon animations, advanced lighting and particle effects, and diverse global environments. Photogrammetry is used for many assets. The game supports high refresh rates and various aspect ratios on PC. |
Powered by the latest iteration of the Snowdrop Engine, the game delivers stunning, highly detailed visuals of Pandora. It features dense, bioluminescent environments, realistic weather systems, incredibly detailed character and creature models, and advanced lighting and particle effects. Supports ray-traced global illumination, reflections, and shadows on PC and current-gen consoles for enhanced realism. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
Original score by Sarah Schachner, featuring tense, militaristic, and atmospheric themes. Sound design is crucial for gameplay, with detailed and impactful weapon sounds, distinct footstep audio based on surface and enemy type, and realistic environmental effects. Voice acting features returning and new talent for iconic characters. |
Original score composed by Pinar Toprak, capturing the wonder, danger, and cultural richness of Pandora, blending orchestral themes with tribal and ethereal elements. Sound design is critical, with rich ambient sounds of Pandora's unique flora and fauna, distinct weapon effects for both Na'vi and RDA tech, and immersive environmental audio. Features Na'vi language dialogue. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Standard modern FPS HUD displaying ammo, health (regenerating), mini-map/compass, killstreaks, and objective markers. Menus for loadouts, operators, challenges, store, and social features. The UI underwent several revisions post-launch to improve navigation. |
Immersive first-person HUD with contextual information. Na'vi Senses highlight interactive objects, resources, enemy weaknesses, and trails. Menus for inventory, crafting, skills, map, and journal are intuitively designed. Minimalistic on-screen elements to enhance immersion in Pandora's world. |
Accessibility Options | |
Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including extensive controller and keyboard/mouse remapping, detailed subtitle and caption customization, colorblind modes, options to reduce motion sickness (motion blur, weapon blur toggles), aim assist customization, audio mixing options, and visual cues for important gameplay elements. |
Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (full remapping), various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, aim assist, adjustable difficulty, options to reduce motion sickness (e.g., reduce camera shake), audio cues, and more. Co-pilot mode allows two controllers to act as one. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. Higher VRAM (8GB+) is important. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance. Storage: SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-11600K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel Core i7-11800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700M/6800S. **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide a more consistent 60 FPS+ experience at 1080p High.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, FSR2 Quality) (Low Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H-series are preferable. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. This game is demanding; higher VRAM is beneficial. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or Intel Arc A750 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / Intel Core i5-11400H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a more comfortable minimum for 1080p Low/Medium without heavy reliance on aggressive upscaling.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, Ray Tracing OFF or Low) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a good 1080p/High experience. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for solid 1080p/High performance. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1080p High settings. 4GB VRAM minimum, 6-8GB recommended. GPU (Laptop): Solid laptop GPUs for 1080p High. Ensure adequate TGP. (Hypothetical future RTX 5050 Laptop would likely fit here). RAM: 12GB RAM is officially recommended for a smoother experience at high settings. Storage: SSD is strongly recommended for this tier. Optional Hi-Rez assets increase storage. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB/8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB), RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB, High TGP), RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, Med-High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB). layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB SSD + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Optional, up to 32GB) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, playable framerate) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for CoD:MWII. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU for minimum playability. Newer 4-core CPUs would be preferable. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires DX12 Level 12.0 support. 2GB VRAM absolute minimum, 4GB recommended. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Ensure sufficient VRAM (4GB+ ideally). Performance varies greatly with TGP. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum. Dual-channel configuration is beneficial. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum; expect long load times. SSD strongly recommended. Optional Hi-Rez assets increase storage. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-6100 / Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (2GB/4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 3 3200U (for very lowest end) or Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H for a better minimum experience. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (2GB, would struggle) / GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB), RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB, low TGP). RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB) would be a more capable modern minimum. layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Optional, up to 32GB) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Competitive / High FPS (Targets 1080p/1440p, Optimized settings, High Refresh Rate) (Optimized Medium/High Preset, 1080p or 1440p resolution, Ray Tracing OFF, targeting high FPS (120+).) CPU: Official CPU for competitive high FPS gameplay. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs needed to drive high refresh rates. GPU: Official GPU for competitive high FPS. 8GB VRAM recommended. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs capable of high refresh rates at 1080p/1440p with optimized settings. Max TGP versions are crucial. RTX 50 series mention is speculative. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for competitive play. Storage: SSD (preferably NVMe) required for optimal performance in competitive scenarios. Optional Hi-Rez assets for clarity. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB). (A hypothetical future RTX 5060/5060 Ti Laptop GPU would target this.) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB SSD + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Optional, up to 64GB) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Enthusiast (1440p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM strongly recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can be beneficial. Storage: NVMe SSD recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 6800H/HS / Intel Core i7-12700H or better. **Modern Ryzen 9 / Core i9 H/HX series recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M/6850M XT. **An RTX 3080 Ti Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would be ideal for a consistent 1440p High experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD (NVMe Recommended) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced) (Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced (DLSS recommended if available)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs required. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs required. Significant VRAM (12GB+) essential. RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i7-13700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX/7940HS / Intel Core i9-12900HX/13900HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even with these top-tier laptop GPUs, achieving a consistent 60 FPS at native 4K Ultra will be challenging without DLSS/FSR Frame Generation.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution (Upscaling like DLSS/FSR likely needed for stable 60FPS+), Ray Tracing optional.) CPU: Official high-end desktop CPU for 4K gaming. CPU (Laptop): Flagship or high-end laptop CPUs required to support 4K gaming demands. GPU: Official GPU for 4K Ultra settings. 10GB+ VRAM highly recommended. GPU (Laptop): The most powerful current (RTX 30/40 series) laptop GPUs are needed for 4K; even then, upscaling will likely be essential for smooth 60FPS+ at high settings. Hypothetical RTX 50 series laptop GPUs are speculative. RAM: 16GB is official, but 32GB RAM is often beneficial for a very smooth 4K experience, especially with high textures and Warzone. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is crucial for 4K. Installing the Hi-Rez Assets Cache is recommended for the best visuals and can consume significant additional space. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and above. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (16GB), RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (16GB), RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (16GB, Max TGP). **(A hypothetical future flagship NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080/5090 Laptop GPU would be targeted for an enhanced 4K experience on laptops.)** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Recommended, up to 64GB) | — |
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Spec: 125 GB available space at launch (SSD Highly Recommended). Actual space required can be significantly larger with updates, Warzone, and optional Hi-Rez Assets Cache. Note: An SSD is strongly recommended for all tiers for faster loading and better texture streaming. The game's footprint is substantial and can grow; ensure ample free space. An optional Hi-Rez Assets Cache (up to 32-64GB) can be downloaded for improved visuals but requires additional storage. Type: SSD | Spec: 90 GB available space (SSD Required). Note: An NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 (with the latest update) or Windows 11 (with the latest update) is required. | Spec: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12.0 compatible card) Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. A GPU compatible with DX12 Feature Level 12.0 is necessary. Support for DX12 Ultimate features (like ray tracing) enhances visuals on compatible hardware. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. |
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