How Sledgehammer Games went on the expansion path for Call of Duty: Vanguard

Sledgehammer Games has been in the spotlight because of its work on Call of Duty, but it hasn’t had an easy time as a game studio and its parent company is dealing with big problems related to sexism issues. The Foster City, California-based game development studio is about to move into the supremely glaring limelight again as Activision Blizzard and Sledgehammer prepare to announce the next Call of Duty game, the not-so-secret Call of Duty: Vanguard, on August 19.

It’s a critical moment for the studio, as Call of Duty has never been more successful, with more than 400 million copies sold to date. But the franchise has never had more challenges as well. This is why it’s good to know the background of Sledgehammer Games, which has had to adapt to change and battle the demons that come with it throughout its existence — along with the allegations and lawsuit facing its parent company, Activision Blizzard.