Call of Duty: WWII
News, coverage and analysis tracking Call of Duty: WWII across the outlets.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixesValve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsSony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.- PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA AppValve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibilityValve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pragmata come out swingingThe latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026, sees new releases Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pragmata debut at #1 and #2 respectively. Nintendo Switch accounted for a significant portion of sales for both titles, with Pragmata seeing 13 percent of its sales from the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Is Living The Dream In Its Debut WeekTomodachi Life: Living the Dream has debuted at the top of the UK physical sales charts, surpassing Capcom's Pragmata. Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia saw significant drops in their rankings. The charts also indicate sales breakdowns across various platforms, including the Nintendo Switch and its successor.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOSValve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Review | Giant BombCall of Duty: Modern Warfare offers a solid campaign with engaging gameplay and new mechanics, though its story feels abbreviated. The competitive multiplayer has been significantly improved with smart tweaks and new modes like Ground War and Gunfight. While the co-op mode is considered a disappointment, the overall package, bolstered by strong audiovisuals and meaningful progression systems, makes the game a worthwhile experience.- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ReviewCall of Duty: Modern Warfare offers a solid campaign with engaging gameplay mechanics and a reimagined narrative. The competitive multiplayer has been significantly improved with smart tweaks, new modes like Ground War and Gunfight, and a refined attachment system. However, the co-op mode is described as a buggy and unfun mess, detracting from the overall experience despite the strengths of the campaign and multiplayer.
Call of Duty: WWII Review | Giant BombCall of Duty: WWII returns to its World War II roots, offering a straightforward campaign and a multiplayer reset that removes advanced mobility options. While the shooting mechanics remain solid and the graphics are impressive, the campaign is criticized for its generic story and characters. The multiplayer introduces new modes like War and a social hub called Headquarters, though the latter's implementation is flawed. The Zombies mode continues its trend of celebrity involvement and complex objectives.- Call of Duty: WWII ReviewCall of Duty: WWII returns to its World War II roots, offering a straightforward campaign and multiplayer experience that feels like a reset from recent futuristic entries. While the campaign is criticized for being generic, the multiplayer introduces new modes like War and a social Headquarters space, though its implementation and monetization are questioned. The game's graphics are a strong point, but the overall experience is described as a by-the-numbers entry in the series.