Call of Duty: Vanguard

Vanguard editions, pre-purchase benefits detailed

Call of Duty Staff

Get ready for the most connected Call of Duty® experience across the franchise as you experience pivotal WWII battles through the eyes of the multinational heroes who formed Task Force One and changed the face of history. Become the original Special Forces Operators in the game’s adrenaline-fueled multiplayer. Ready yourself for a relentless undead onslaught in a franchise-first Zombies crossover. The action starts on November 5.

Call of Duty®: Vanguard is now available to pre-purchase on Battle.net. Simply click on the pre-purchase button, and choose the version that’s right for you.

You have a wealth of options when it comes to choosing an edition of Call of Duty: Vanguard. Learn about each one, as well as which instant rewards available when you pre-purchase digitally.

Part 1: Digital Editions: Standard and Ultimate

Expect incredible value and masses of content no matter which version of Call of Duty: Vanguard you get. For those wanting to pre-purchase, there are two distinct editions to choose from: Standard (MSRP $59.99) and Ultimate (MSRP $99.99).

Note for Digital Editions: Whether you pre-purchase a Standard or Ultimate Digital Edition, you receive the following:

Early access to the Call of Duty: Vanguard Open Beta*.
Night Raid Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint (for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone™**. See below for more details).
Operator Arthur Kingsley (to be received later for use in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone**. See below for more details).
The opportunity to pre-load the game before launch.

Digital Standard Edition

Immerse yourself in visceral WWII combat. The Standard Edition includes:

The PC version of Call of Duty: Vanguard (via Battle.net).
Digital Exclusive: Frontline Weapons Pack (see below).
Five hours of Double Weapons Experience Points (2x WXP) for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, available when the game launches.

Call of Duty: Vanguard is a cross-generation game, with crossplay and cross-progression support. This means you can play with your friends no matter which platform they are on.

The Standard Edition pre-purchased via Battle.net entitles you to the Standard Edition of the game.

Digital Ultimate Edition

The Call of Duty: Vanguard Ultimate Edition offers even more value and a host of rewards across multiple games, simply for pre-purchasing. Here’s what to expect from this version of the game:

The PC version of Call of Duty: Vanguard (via Battle.net).
Task Force One Pack with three Operator Skins and three Weapon Blueprints with Tracer Rounds (detailed below).
Battle Pass Bundle (one Season Battle Pass with 20 Tier Skips***).
Ten hours of Double Experience Points (2XP), comprising of five hours of Double XP and five hours of Double Weapons XP (2x WXP) for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, available as Double XP Tokens when the game launches.
Digital Exclusive: Frontline Weapons Pack (see below).

And as an added bonus: Players who pre-purchase the Ultimate Edition from the in-game Black Ops Cold War or Warzone stores will be rewarded with 10 Battle Pass Tier Skips, eligible to be used immediately in Black Ops Cold War and Warzone.

Part 2: Task Force One Pack Details (Ultimate Edition)

Included in the Ultimate Edition is the incredible Task Force One Pack, with content available and playable in both Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone. Here’s what you’ll receive:

The “Shepherd” skin for Second Lieutenant Lucas Riggs of the 20^th Battalion, Australian Military Forces.
The “Arctic Shadow” skin for Lieutenant Polina Petrova of the 138^th Rifle Division, Red Army.
The “Bomber” skin for Captain Wade Jackson of Scouting Squadron Six, United States Navy.

Three Weapon Blueprints:

Prepare for global combat with three legendary weapon blueprints, unlocked immediately when you play Call of Duty: Vanguard for the first time:

The “Breacher” Assault Rifle includes special Tracer Rounds and eight pre-configured attachments. Built upon a weapon that is viable in most combat situations, the “Breacher” leans into its ability to be kitted for close-quarters, with several attachments coming together to maximize its fire rate on a level that competes with the fastest-firing Submachine Guns.
The “Snowstorm” Rifle includes special Tracer Rounds and seven pre-configured attachments. A preferred weapon for one Polina Petrova, this long-range tool can deliver devastating one-shot eliminations with ease. Maximum damage can be achieved through two of the seven attachments on the “Snowstorm,” as a magazine with extra-large-caliber bullets and an ammo type that is armor piercing combine to devastate both infantry and vehicular targets.
The “Thunderhead” Submachine Gun that includes special Tracer Rounds and eight pre-configured attachments. Among these attachments for this accuracy-focused Submachine Gun are an extended magazine with 9mm ammunition, a short barrel that increases fire rate slightly and damage range significantly, and a recoil-boosting muzzle that uses that force to further improve fire rate.

Part 3: Additional Pre-purchase Benefits

Depending on the edition of Call of Duty: Vanguard that you purchase, there are numerous additional benefits to claim, as follows:

Instant Pre-purchase Reward: Night Raid Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint

Anyone who digitally pre-purchases any edition of Call of Duty: Vanguard will instantly receive the “Night Raid” Mastercraft Submachine Gun Weapon Blueprint, featuring a fierce warplane theme.

Ready yourself to use the following attachments: a 55 Round Drum for increased magazine capacity, 14.9" Rifled Barrel for damage range, Muzzle Brake 7.62 for vertical recoil control, a Spetsnaz Stock for improved shooting and aim walking movement speeds, and a unique Quickdot LED Optic.

With visuals that evolve over time as the launch of Vanguard gets closer, this Ultra-rare item is available to use instantly in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone.

Pre-purchase Reward: Frontline Weapon Pack

If you digitally pre-purchase any edition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, expect to receive the Frontline Weapons Pack, available to use in Vanguard and Warzone when the game launches on November 5.

Two Weapon Blueprints:

The “Shredder” Submachine Gun is configured with seven attachments that turn this workhorse into a bigger threat for mid-range engagements. This includes a magazine attachment that increases the caliber of bullets for better damage at range and a long barrel that improves accuracy and some stability when maneuvering more slowly. Complete with some additional parts for tempering increased recoil, it allows this weapon to compete with some of the Assault Rifles at those prolonged distances.
The “Wildwood” Submachine Gun is configured with eight attachments, one of which is a barrel that changes the weapon from a fully automatic close-quarters tool to a burst-fire weapon. Combined with a magazine attachment chambered in higher caliber ammunition, this variation on the highly mobile Submachine Gun via the Weapon Blueprint makes it a unique addition to your loadouts on day one. So long as your aim is true, this weapon can be used to aim around corners and down targets with a single burst.

Pre-purchase Reward: Arthur Kingsley Operator**

If you digitally pre-purchase any edition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, expect to receive Arthur Kingsley as an Operator. Sergeant Kingsley of the 9^th Parachute Battalion, British Army will be available for use in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone at a later date.

Pre-purchase Reward: Other Rewards (Beta Access, Battle Pass, Double XP)

There are additional rewards just for pre-purchasing Call of Duty: Vanguard as follows:

Early Open Beta Access*: Pre-purchase any edition before the Call of Duty: Vanguard Beta, and you receive early access to the Open Beta. Specific dates will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Battle Pass and Tier Skips***: Pre-purchase the Digital Ultimate Edition and receive a Battle Pass Bundle comprising of one Season’s Battle Pass with 20 Tier Skips for Call of Duty: Vanguard.
Double XP: There are two ways to receive Double XP rewards:
Pre-purchase the Digital Standard Edition and receive five hours of Double Weapons Experience Points (2x WXP) for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, available when the game launches.
Pre-purchase the Digital Ultimate Edition to receive ten hours of Double Experience Points (2XP), comprising of five hours of Double XP and five hours of Double Weapons XP (2x WXP) for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, available as Double XP Tokens when the game launches.

Be Ready to Rise: Additional Intel is Incoming

Ensure you have the latest official information about Call of Duty: Vanguard by checking the Call of Duty Blog in the coming days and weeks. In addition, be sure to visit the Sledgehammer Games Blog for additional announcements and content.

Rise on Every Front.

*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of Multiplayer Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is two (2) days. Internet connection required. Online multiplayer subscription may be required.

**Offer content and availability may vary by region and is subject to change. Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War/Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on pre-purchase platform required to redeem offer. Sold/downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by November 5th, 2022.

***Battle Pass and Tier Skips will be accessible in Call of Duty: Vanguard once the Season One Battle Pass is made available in game. Battle Pass redemption applies to one season of Vanguard Battle Pass content only.

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