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Call Of Duty: MW4 Features A Car Created By Iconic Brand That Looks Like A Halo Warthog With A Roof
Activision and Aston Martin have partnered to introduce the Dreadnought, a new SUV designed exclusively for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The collaboration matters because it adds a high-profile real-world luxury-car brand to the game, although the vehicle itself will not be sold for road use.
The Dreadnought will appear in MW4’s DMZ and Warzone modes and has been described as the game’s most aggressive all-wheel-drive vehicle. Its name references HMS Dreadnought, while its design has been compared to Halo’s Warthog with a roof; a full-size model will be shown at Fanatics Fest in New York. Modern Warfare 4 is due to launch on 23 October for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.
In short
- Aston Martin designed an exclusive Dreadnought SUV for Modern Warfare 4.
- It will be usable in DMZ and Warzone.
- MW4 launches on 23 October.
Explained simply
Call of Duty is one of the world's most popular video game franchises, known for military-themed action gameplay. Modern Warfare 4 is the latest instalment in the series and features players using various weapons and vehicles in combat scenarios.
Activision, the company behind Call of Duty, has partnered with Aston Martin, a well-known British luxury car manufacturer, to create a vehicle called the Dreadnought for the game. The vehicle will be available for players to use within certain game modes.
Brand partnerships like this have become increasingly common in video games as gaming has become more mainstream. Real-world companies now regularly collaborate with game developers to feature their products or brands within popular games.
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