Call Of Duty: WWII To Release With Leaderboards, Custom Emblems & More

Call Of Duty: WWII multiplayer will support critical features like Combat Records, Custom Emblems and Leaderboards as soon as it releases. Sledgehammer Co-Founder Michael Condrey tweeted the news to his followers Tuesday afternoon.

When one fan said “make sure this game has leaderboards, a Combat Record and Custom Emblems for launch,” Condrey replied “Done. Done. And Done.” In other words, all three mechanics will be ready to go Nov. 3.

This would have seemed like a foregone conclusion in years past, but the post-launch months of 2016’s Infinite Warfare basically poisoned the well. Despite also releasing in November, last year’s title didn’t have Combat Record support until January. Custom Emblems arrived the following month. The indication from the present tweet is that those mistakes won’t be repeated this time around.

This isn’t the first time Sledgehammer has made confirmations to that effect. Back in August, Condrey tweeted that Custom Emblems would be there for launch but not in the game’s Private Beta. Mere hours before release, we now know for sure the man has kept his word.

Evidence of Combat Records in WWII also surfaced in leaks at the end of September. We had every indication the feature would be included, but at least now we know precisely when it will become available.

For players getting back into Call Of Duty, Combat Records are a method of ongoing stat tracking for players. They contain in-depth breakdowns of kills, points scored and other critical multiplayer details in one place. Custom Emblems are small graphics that appear next to a player’s character name. While there are pre-made options, an emblem maker tool allows you to create something totally unique. If you see lots of weird Rick And Morty drawings in your lobby, Custom Emblem support is exactly where they come from.

It’s great to see all these features around for launch, because they allow players to get a complete multiplayer experience from the start. Leaderboards and Combat Records drive the competitive nature of the modes, and Emblems enhance the concept of user customization. High-stakes battles and avatar individuality are what Call Of Duty multiplayer is all about. At a glance, WWII seems to be going a long way to embody the franchise’s spirit.

Call Of Duty: WWII comes to PS4, Xbox One and PC Nov. 3.

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