Call of Duty: WWII Review: Is It Worth Playing?

For fans yearning for a classic, historical Call of Duty, WWII is absolutely worth buying. The campaign is a compelling, cinematic tour through key European battles with a strong focus on squad camaraderie. Multiplayer successfully returns to a more tactical, boots-on-the-ground style that long-time fans appreciate, supported by the excellent objective-based War mode and a deep progression system. The Nazi Zombies mode is also a highlight, offering a challenging and atmospheric co-op experience. The package is content-complete and polished, providing strong value across all three of its core modes.

The length varies by mode. The single-player campaign is a fairly linear 6-7 hour experience for a standard playthrough. Completing all veteran difficulty achievements and collectibles can extend this to 10-12 hours. The multiplayer and Zombies modes are essentially endless, designed for hundreds of hours of replayability through prestige ranks, challenges, and seasonal events. To fully 'complete' all base game achievements/trophies, expect a 25-30 hour investment across all modes.

Yes, WWII has extensive multiplayer and cooperative features for playing with friends. The entire Nazi Zombies mode is built for 4-player co-op, with complex Easter eggs to solve together. In standard multiplayer, you can form parties for all competitive modes, including the large-scale War mode which is ideal for coordinated team play. The Headquarters social hub also allows you to group up, show off loot, and participate in 1v1 duels or other activities together before jumping into matches.

Call of Duty: WWII was released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam). It is backwards compatible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is not available on Nintendo Switch. As of now, it is not part of any subscription service like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus Premium's classic catalog. It must be purchased digitally or physically for the platforms listed. Its status on services can change, so check official stores for updates.

While both are set in World War I/II, they offer distinct experiences. Battlefield 1 (2016) emphasizes large-scale, chaotic warfare with 64-player matches, dynamic destruction, and a focus on vehicle combat. Its campaign is an anthology of shorter war stories. Call of Duty: WWII features tighter, more arcade-style 6v6 infantry combat, a linear cinematic campaign following one squad, and a separate horror-themed Zombies mode. WWII is faster and more scorestreak-driven, while Battlefield 1 is more about squad roles and environmental immersion. Choose WWII for a classic, fast-paced arcade shooter; choose Battlefield 1 for epic, sandbox-style warfare.