New Call of Duty Faces Controversy Over World War II Theme

The Call of Duty game series has always been criticized for distorting historical events. Developers have stated that they never intended to adhere to historical facts since the idea was to create a unique storyline that immerses players in unexpected events. Kotaku reports that the prototype for the character Lucas Riggs was based on a real participant in New Zealand’s military actions, Charles Apheam.

Many discrepancies with history have caused dissatisfaction among players, as they feel that developers are deceiving them. The creative director, responsible for the single-player campaign, commented on this situation. He mentioned that Vanguard tells its own fictional story that has its roots in the past.