Visuals & Atmosphere

​Console Filter: The console version's distinct visual filter breathes entirely new life into the aesthetic.

​Engine Foundations: Despite sharing a foundational engine lineage with other Call of Duty titles, this game successfully avoids the floaty, disassociated gameplay feel found in entries like Infinite Warfare or Black Ops 3, establishing a much tighter connection to the action.

​Movement Mechanics

​Dolphin Diving: Platform discrepancies affect mechanics; only the PC version allows players to execute a dolphin dive and instantly stand back up without fatigue, provided they time it right without needing Stamin-Up.

​Gunplay & Animation

​Responsiveness: Bullet impact feels exceptionally punchy and responsive—enhanced by the hit markers—creating a level of engagement superior to most titles in the franchise.

​Animation Quality: The animations remain remarkably clean and smooth for a game released prior to Modern Warfare (2019).

​Audio & Sound Design

​Map Integration: The sound design intricately weaves together atmospheric elements, brilliantly mixing techno-inspired sound effects with the grim horror of World War II.

​Standout Examples: Excellent execution can be heard in details like the Shadowed Throne sizzlers or unlocking the hilt in The Final Reich.

I recently decided to go for some high waves on the final reich, as previously my highest wave was 51 on gröesten haus. I managed 82 on the final reich. I'm interested to hear everyone else's highest waves!

Overview & Context

Pros:

​Misunderstood Gem: The Shadowed Throne is heavily misunderstood, largely due to the intricate mechanics surrounding its Easter egg. Every playthrough highlights its underlying quality despite facing severe resource constraints—operating with a skeleton crew of just 10 developers compared to the 50 who worked on The Final Reich.

​Development History: Evidence of altered plans is clear, such as Jefferson’s muted intro lines, pointing away from the map's original trajectory (rumored to have been set in Egypt).

​Visual Storytelling: While the franchise's use of muted colors is often criticized, this map incorporates subtle traces of vibrant gold. Historically grounded, this contrast serves as a striking symbol of Berlin's profound degradation.

​Pros

​Efficient Mechanics & Loadouts: Offers unique ways to optimize steps—such as using a heavy melee attack with Fully Loaded to regenerate 70 rounds for the Wunderbuss, making Camouflage the optimal ability for the radio step over Freefire.

​Compact Design & High Reward: Despite its small, tight layout, it packs a massive workload with an incredible payoff for completing the sword quest.

​Melee Weapon Gimmick: The implementation of custom melee weapons is phenomenal and missed in later maps like The Frozen Dawn (though the weapon-placement progression layout mirrors classic setups).

​Atmospheric Throwbacks: Features a brilliant theater homage that evokes nostalgia for maps like Kino der Toten and Shadows of Evil.

​Cons:

​Technical Inconsistencies: Interacting with the safe and tuning the radio knobs on a controller is painfully inconsistent, compounded by blurry textures on the radio dials.

​Boss AI Glitches: The boss can easily bug out during phase transitions, failing to enter attack mode unless players get close enough to force a reset.

​Engine & Spawn Bugs: Suffers from buggy, poorly optimized spawn placements and power-ups occasionally getting stuck out of bounds.

​Easter Egg Friction: The quest design is overly tedious for anyone simultaneously attempting high-round runs.

Currently typing this while in the same game at 72 hopefully everything goes well should expect atleast 2 hours more if drops are right

With the theories and history of the German soldiers really influenced by occultism its not surprising the finale is something more out there and mythological before ancient evils debut.

Pros: 4 set of unique wonder weapons with different purposes , the aesthetic and spawn room are one of my favorites in the franchise , the easter egg steps make sense and immersive which makes WW2 a bit different from the treyarch formula , the boss fight is well designed without cheesing , and the final part are the puzzles while having no guard rails. The amount of techniques for example shooting the raven birds to help with the shield step is very clean

Cons: The shield is very underwhelming , they should've atleast made it protect you from behind or throw it like captain america to stun/drain the energy off the zombies for a 1 shot burst , the random bugs and noclipping of the zombies, the guides for the easter egg and orb cipher step are very outdated, it is not a beginner friendly map, and least of all they could've done a lot more , but this is said for dlc 1 and above

I Will play multiplayer mostly,

My other favourite cods:

Mw 2019

Waw

Bo6

Im playing in ps4

This game introduced specialist for zombies, a mod system and a CoD HQ that is vastly fresher compared to cold war and above , and even now inspecting your weapon is a more clunky task then the layout for this game

Just a little montage / sneak peak for some non rng runs which do drag compared to crossbow with free fire, enjoy =p

I hit level 55 for the first time last night and prestieged. I kinda regret it right now. Do others have this issue? Is there something I am not realizing that makes this cool? What are the real benefits of prestiging?

why are there so many on ww2 and why doesnt reporting them do anything?

I loved playing COD WW2, and I would love to return to the game. Do you guys know if there is still a good sale from time to time?

And is there still enough people in the multiplayer?

Thanks!

Hi all,

Long time COD player here.
Is COD WWII worth it in 2026, specifically for the campaign?

Loved the WaW campaign and I've been in the mood lately for some more WW2 FPS action but not necessarily multiplayer.

Thanks!

Hey, Returning to Ww2 after being away from the game for so long. I’m wondering if there’s a certain time of day I should be hopping on. I wanted to play some ground war since that was one of my favorite multiplayer modes along with Hardpoint. But I can’t seem to find a lobby or a full one [1v1 or 2v2] are those modes dead now? I hope not. (Im on Xbox btw and I hopped on around the evening so 4-5)

What is up with players in prop hunt needing to be in the same party!? Theyll be a party of 4 or 6 and ill join and wait sometimes almost an hour to play one round because these people neeeeed to be part of a party.

So I've been playing and I never seen the contract.

Working on doing a 50 speedrun for Dawn and Throne to post , but sadly even though I really enjoy the unique take of zombies in Shadowed with the melee you can tell the budget was cut badly.

You notice zombie spawns feel like a custom map where they pop out of nowhere without being hidden well. Honestly I would've made the spawns in the PaP room be zombies falling from the Zeppelin into the building

Its a very awesome easter egg to play especially when you guess the Russian code first time , which isnt a console friendly method. It just sucks for high rounds you must have to complete parts of it for the sword

Much much better improvement since the first time of 1 hour 15 minutes with consumables for de lisle , to not bother too much with the rng but no cons runs are very possible

The strat for hitting the round 50 for 47 is basically spamming crossbow at beach or this area with the double tap door closed

Im always happy to share these clips and it encourages me to want to post more and engage 🙀😝

The music might not be for everyone but was really fried listening to chopped amd screwed music and hit a new best

The WR by Randeazy Gaming is 53 minutes , but am happy with what I got as my old best was 1 hour and 15 minutes about a month ago.

Might hit a Round 100 speedrun soon

I play on PS5 wanted to know if there was still people playing and if I should get the dlcs can you find games with the dlc maps?

For me, it’s the atmosphere. I like the grounded setting, the campaign, and the overall feel of the game. It has a style that keeps me coming back. I’m curious what everyone else enjoys most about it.