February 24, 2006

Infinity Ward Announces Updates

The developer of Call of Duty 2 sets out some of the improvements they will be making with their upcoming update of the game

Infinity Ward has reported that the PC update for Call of Duty 2 is currently in testing and going well. The update will include the following features:

• Punkbuster functionality
• Two new multiplayer maps.
• HTTP redirect in multiplayer, which adds an option for modders to send players to an external website to download their maps and mods.
• Repair of multiplayer exploits and minor bug fixes
• We’re also putting finishing touches on the map editing tools for the game and will have those out very soon as well.

On the Xbox 360 version will also be receiving an update, improving the Xbox Live multiplayer functionality. Here's what's coming in that update:

• Player Lag has been addressed
• Private Game Lobbies / Reserved Slots
• Enable Live Host to set custom game options
• Map Preferences setting
• Post Game Lobbies (players at end of match will return to lobby)
• Enemy Player Name Notification
• Kick Player (host ability)
• Lobby Game Type, Map and Host Notification

Stay tuned to GameZone for more information on the forthcoming update.

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