Vanguard takes place across all four fronts of the war – Pacific Front, Western Front, Eastern Front, and North Africa. The team looked at “tide-turning battles” but also how the outcome of the war was determined by “critical moments.” Vanguard Overview & Story This concept was something that was unheard of during the WWII era.Ĭall of Duty: Vanguard’s campaign is not a sequel to Sledgehammer Games’ 2017 title, but rather a brand new title with a focus on all fronts of World War II.ĭave Swenson, Campaign Creative Director, says that the team spoke directly with historical advisors on the different stories of World War II. The campaign of Vanguard is centered around the rise of Special Forces, groups of trained fighters, attacking against enemies together.