Call of Duty WWII, the new entry in the series currently in development by Sledgehammer Games, is soon going to enter its beta testing phase on PlayStation 4, and the team recently revealed more details on one of the features players will be able to try out next month.
With a post on the Official PlayStation Blog, Sledgehammer Games Multiplayer Systems Designer MacKenzie Bates revealed all the details on the Call of Duty WWII Divisions, the game's approach to the series' create a class system. The five Divisions will come with different traits that will make created characters more effective in specific situations.
Armored Division
This Division specializes in laying down a withering offense to buy their team breathing room. Their bipod-equipped light machinegun shreds lightly armored targets, while their armor protects them from enemy explosives, tactical equipment and flamethrowers. When extra punch is required, the Anti-Tank Grenade sticky bomb is the ideal choice.
Division Skill
LMG Bipod III: Protect territory by mounting your machinegun on ledges or while prone for less recoil
Division Training
Armored III: Immune to Shell Shock and Tactical Equipment. Take less fire damage. Take less explosives damage.
Mountain Division
Remaining undetected, this Division excels at covert operations and stealth gameplay. When armed with sniper rifles, the Mountain Division prefers to stay at a distance, waiting patiently for the perfect shot. If detected, smoke grenades and the S-Mine 44 “Bouncing Betty” provide opportunities to escape or retaliate.
Division Skill
Sniper Sharpshooter III: Block out your surroundings and in return acquire aim assist and enemy names while holding breath.
Division Training
Mountain III: Invisible to enemy Recon Aircraft while moving. Hidden to player-controlled Streaks. Quieter Movement.
Airborne Division
This maneuverable Division is usually the first to the fight, parachuting into the thick of the action. Armed with suppressed submachineguns, these frontline fighters excel at taking and holding enemy positions until more heavily armored reinforcements arrive.
Division Skill
SMG Suppressor III: Hides muzzle flash and prevents gunfire from appearing on enemy mini-maps, but reduces range of weapon.
Division Training
Airborne III: Sprint for longer distances. Climb over obstacles faster. Increased sprint speed.
Expeditionary Division
Armed with a hearty supply of explosives and tactical equipment, the fighters specialize in sabotage, infiltration, and close-quarters combat. Their special Division Skill loads devastating incendiary shells into their shotguns to set fires and terrorize their opponents.
Division Skill
Shotgun Incendiary Shells III: Shotgun shells that spark flames that burn enemies.
Division Training
Expeditionary III: Select a piece of Tactical and Lethal Equipment. Throw equipment faster, farther & while sprinting. Resupply equipment from killed enemies.
Infantry Division
As all-around combat specialists, the Infantry Division emphasizes marksmanship and rarely misses their shots. Special training on the use of the bayonet makes Infantry riflemen a threat at all ranges.
Division Skill
Rifle Bayonet III: Special training on the use of the bayonet makes Infantry riflemen a threat at all ranges.
Division Training
Infantry III: Additional attachment on Primary Weapon. Extra magazines. Move faster while aiming down sights.
Call of Duty WWII launches this year on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.