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Akimbo Top Break loadout terrorizing Ship Haus playlist

A new overpowered Akimbo Top Break setup on par with Vanguard's pre-patch Shotguns has emerged to dominate the Ship Haus playlist.

Published

2 days ago

November 19, 2021

Top break handgun vanguard

It seems this Akimbo Top Break loadout is next up in a list of overpowered weapons, following the recent nerf to Vanguard Shotguns.

Vanguard players were ecstatic to receive the news of a combined Shipment and Das Haus playlist. These two close-quarters maps are undeniably loved by most. Yet, certain weapons are starting to ruin the fun for players.

We saw a similar incident occur when Shotguns completely ruined the experience of playing the Das Haus 24/7 playlist. Now players have to contend with absurd Akimbo handguns that one-shot kill enemies from a considerable distance.

The handgun coming under fire is none other than the Top Break, otherwise known as the Magnum. With the proper attachments, these handguns turn into miniature Shotguns that eliminate everything in their path.

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Obviously, the Akimbo Top Break handguns are not as dominant on medium to large maps. If you're playing the Ship Haus playlist, chances are you'll run into the Top Break. Shipment and Das Haus are the ideal maps to give this loadout a try.

Akimbo Top Break loadout attachments

Here are the weapon attachments you'll need to replicate the results of the video above.

Muzzle: M1929 Silencer
Barrel: Wilkie W-4 Stub
Optic: 1229/Slate 3.25X Custom
Trigger Action: Hair Trigger
Magazine: .30 Russian Short
Ammo Type: M15 Shot Shell
Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
Proficiency:Akimbo
Kit:Quick

Even if you're not the type of player to exploit overpowered weapons, now is the ideal time to rank up weapons you may not have used yet. With double XP live in Vanguard, you can rank up the Top Break in no time.

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Players already predict these handguns will receive the nerf treatment, much like Modern Warfare's Snake-shot pistol loadout. If they do end up receiving a nerf, they'll join Sledgehammer's list alongside Vanguard's Shotguns.

Image Credit: Activision / Sledgehammer Games

Call of Duty: Vanguard

Vanguard & Warzone Pacific Season 1 update officially delayed

Call of Duty players will have to wait even longer for the highly anticipated Vanguard & Warzone Pacific Season 1 updates.

Published

2 days ago

November 19, 2021

Vanguard and Warzone Pacific delay

Previously scheduled to release on December 3 and 4, Vanguard & Warzone Pacific Season 1 have now been pushed back.

Much to the disappointment of Call of Duty fans, the long-awaited debut of Warzone Pacific has been delayed. An official announcement hit the Call of Duty Twitter on November 19. Previously, fans were expecting to get their hands on the new Warzone map on December 3 and 4.

The two-day release was meant to give Vanguard players early access to the new map. This also means that Vanguard players will have to endure the barebones preseason for three more weeks before the release of Vanguard Season 1.

When is Vanguard Season 1 and Warzone Pacific release date?

Players can officially get their hands on Warzone Pacific: Caldera on December 8. The December 8 release date is exclusive to Call of Duty: Vanguard owners. Open access to the free-to-play game will be available one day later on December 9.

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Vanguard players have already noted how hollow the current state of Vanguard's multiplayer feels. With little to no rewards, no full battle pass, and plenty of additional content missing, it is hard to imagine Vanguard players took the news well.

From the initial release date to the official launch of Season 1, Vanguard players will have had to wait over a month for the game's content plan to actually take shape. There's no doubt Call of Duty fans will be eager to get their hands on new weapons, gear, maps, and operators come December 8.

Some sources are claiming that this isn't the first major delay to take place. The originally planned date for Warzone Pacific and Season 1 integration was November 23.

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Waiting five additional days isn't the end of the world. However, this marks yet another disappointment in a long list currently plaguing the Call of Duty franchise.

One can only hope the extra days will result in as smooth a launch as can be.

Image Credits: Activision / Sledgehammer Games

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

When does Vanguard & Warzone Season 1 start? Season 6 end date

Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season 6 is set to make way for Vanguard Season 1, here's everything we know about when it will happen.

Published

2 days ago

November 19, 2021

Call of Duty: Vanguard is finally here, but players will have to wait a little longer for the game's first season. Here's everything we know about Vanguard & Warzone Season 1, including release date and content.

After months of anticipation, Call of Duty: Vanguard has finally arrived, taking players back in time to World War II for all-out combat across the world. While Vanguard dropped on November 5, players will have to wait a little longer for the first season, and the content it will bring with it.

Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season 6 has been going out with a bang thanks to its Halloween-themed event, The Haunting which confirmed that there would be no Reloaded patch in Season 6.

With a new Warzone map, the RICOCHET anti-cheat, and a new Battle Pass, there's plenty to get excited about with Vanguard Season 1.

Vanguard & Warzone Season 1 start date

The sixth season of Black Ops Cold War and Warzone will end on Thursday, December 2, 2021, bringing an end to the Treyarch game's run. Vanguard Season 1 will officially kick off on December 8.

Vanguard owners will have 24-hour exclusive first play access to the Caldera map. Open access begins on Dec. 9. So, if you're looking to get on the new map early, make sure you purchase Vanguard!

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Vanguard will have been out nearly a month by this point, making it the ideal time to bring in the new Warzone Caldera map and WW2 weapons set to drop with the first season, as well as the long-awaited introduction of anti-cheat.

This isn't to say that Black Ops Cold War will be forgotten, as Modern Warfare has still received content updates in the last year.

Player aiming down sights in CoD: Vanguard

Vanguard & Warzone Season 1 content

Season 1 will be hugely important for both games, with major content coming to both Vanguard and Warzone.

For Vanguard, players will receive new multiplayer maps to explore and do battle on, along with the first Vanguard-specific Battle Pass, filled with new cosmetic content for players to enjoy.

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Season 1 is set to be one of the biggest Warzone updates ever, with the new Pacific Caldera map finally releasing, Vanguard weapons being added, and the introduction of the new RICOCHET anti-cheat system.

Plane flying in Warzone pacific caldera map

What's happening before Vanguard & Warzone Season 1

While December 8th will be when all of the official Vanguard and Warzone Season 1 action will be kicking off, there is still plenty of action to enjoy in the remaining time of Black Ops Cold War Season 6.

You can find the official schedule for all of the content coming to Warzone and Black Ops Cold War ahead of Vanguard Season 1 below thanks to the Call of Duty blog.

October 28 (Console) and November 2 (PC):Call of Duty: VanguardPre-Loading Begins – Pre-order now to get your game ready to play immediately at launch, in addition to numerous bonuses acrossVanguard,Black Ops Cold War, andWarzone.
November 5:Call of Duty: VanguardLaunch – Expect epic experiences on all fronts with Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. Additionally,RICOCHET Anti-Cheat begins its implementation with server-side initiatives.
November 5 to December 2: Preseason inVanguard– Access to FreeVanguard Tiers on theBlack Ops Cold War Season Six Battle Pass System continues. Then on November 17, prepare to ship off to a fan-favorite map.
November 18: Operation: Flashback Begins inWarzone –An encore limited-time mode for Verdansk, celebrating its past 18 months of hosting over 100 million players strong inWarzone. Ready for your last dance in Verdansk?
November 24: Uncover the "Secrets of the Pacific" –Get intel on Caldera and its new points of interest through this event'sWarzone andVanguardMultiplayer challenges.
November 30 and December 1: Last Hours of Verdansk. –Bombs away – see what happens to Verdansk beforeWarzone goes dark to prepare for Caldera and Season One.
December 8: Season One Begins – Vanguardplayers get new Multiplayer maps, 24 hours of exclusive access toCall of Duty®: Warzone™ Pacific and more to kick off Season One. All players can enjoy a new Battle Pass system and two free functional weapons. Plus:RICOCHET Anti-Cheat's driver begins its rollout inWarzone.

In the meantime, players will be able to enjoy the first month of Vanguard and to get the most out of your WWII experience, check out our guide on the best controller and aim assist settings, or when the next Double XP event will take place.

Image credits: Activision