Leaked Gameplay Reveals Cancelled Call of Duty Codenamed NX1
Pioneering Efforts by Neversoft, Former Guitar Hero Developer
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Over the weekend, a highly anticipated gameplay footage of a cancelled Call of Duty game codenamed NX1 was leaked online. The leaked footage showcases Neversoft, the former developer of Guitar Hero game, making an impressive attempt to release a futuristic game in the Call of Duty franchise.
Moon Mission in Low Gravity: Call of Duty: Future Warfare
An account named @mangafigurines on Twitter/X released two minutes of explosive gameplay footage of what was reportedly called Call of Duty: Future Warfare. The leaked footage reveals a thrilling moon mission set in low gravity conditions, unveiling the technological advancements Neversoft had in mind.
Experiences Shared by Brian Bright
In a surprising twist, Brian Bright, the multiplayer lead on the project, confirmed the validity of the leaked footage. He explained that Neversoft embarked on the project after the departure of Jason West and Vince Zampella, co-founders of Infinity Ward, who formed Respawn Entertainment in 2010. Neversoft, known for their work on the Guitar Hero franchise, decided to develop their futuristic Call of Duty game instead.
Bright elaborated, “This mission on the moon was part of our experiments with low gravity and the team’s learning of the engine. Previously, we were focused on making Guitar Hero games on our THPS engine.”
NX1: The Game That Never Reached Gamers
Bright further revealed that NX1 was supposed to replace Infinity Ward’s Ghosts, which ultimately launched in 2013. Neversoft managed to complete two or three campaign missions in NX1, along with some multiplayer work, before the game’s unfortunate cancellation.
Multiplayer Teasers: Sandstorm and Escort Mode
@mangafigurines, the same Twitter/X account, released a ten-minute video of NX1 multiplayer gameplay, while another account called @catgurlfriend shared footage of the game’s map called Sandstorm and the Escort mode. Brian Bright endorsed the legitimacy of these leaked assets.
Bright noted, “During the early multiplayer development of NX1, our team utilized assets from MW2 due to limited art resources. Sandstorm allowed for Escort mode gameplay, where teams would aim to push a large UGV through several checkpoints. The UGV featured a trophy system for added challenge.”
Alternate Timeline: A Different Direction for Call of Duty
These leaked materials shed light on the alternate possibilities for the Call of Duty franchise. Neversoft’s innovative game could have redefined the series at the beginning of the previous console generation. Interestingly, Infinity Ward’s Ghosts, the game that eventually hit the market, marked the start of Call of Duty’s venture into futuristic warfare, a trend that continued with Advanced Warfare and Infinite Warfare. However, the latter, with its space-faring theme, faced immense criticism and as a result, Call of Duty: WWII embraced a “boots on the ground” approach. This approach set the groundwork for the highly successful soft reboot, Modern Warfare, in 2019.
More Leaked Content: “War” Mode for Black Ops 4
In addition to the revelations on NX1, a Twitter/X account under the name of Yuno shared footage of the canceled “War” mode for Treyarch’s Black Ops 4. The “War” mode, known for its focus on team progression rather than individual statistics, debuted in WWII. However, the mode did not make it to the final release of Black Ops 4, joining other scrapped content.
These leaks have provided gamers with a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities that did not come to fruition. While NX1 and the Black Ops 4 “War” mode remained destined for the annals of video game history, they continue to spark discussions and excitement among the gaming community.
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