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Vanguard · Zombies · 2021

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Vanguard Zombies used an objective-hub structure set within the Dark Aether saga, bridging Cold War and the round-based return in later titles.

Dark Aether StoryAll maps
Released
Nov 5, 2021
Developer
Treyarch (Zombies) / Sledgehammer Games
Mode
Zombies
Platforms
PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

Maps in Vanguard

All maps
Still from “Zombies - "Der Anfang" Intro Cinematic | Call of Duty: Vanguard”

Launch

Der Anfang

Season TwoTerra MaledictaAn Egyptian desert hub, and the return of the Wonder Weapons.
Still from “'Shi No Numa' Zombies Returns | Call of Duty: Vanguard”

Season Four — Mercenaries of Fortune

Shi No Numa

Quests in order

Main Quests, in the order the maps released.

All quests
  1. 01 · Terra MaledictaTerra Maledicta — Story Eventhard · ~45 min
  2. 02 · Shi No NumaHeads Up!hard · ~70 min
  3. 03 · The ArchonThere Archon Be Only Oneexpert · ~90 min

Story

Full story

Dark Aether Story

The rebooted timeline starting with Black Ops Cold War, following the Requiem strike team and the Omega Group as they investigate breaches to the Dark Aether. It continues through Vanguard, MWZ, and Black Ops 6.

Official video

Zombies - "Der Anfang" Intro Cinematic | Call of Duty: Vanguard — Call of DutyWatch on YouTube

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Which Vanguard maps have a Main Quest?

Shi No Numa, Terra Maledicta, The Archon.

References

  1. 1.Call of Duty: Vanguard — Official Site — Activision. callofduty.com · accessed Jul 15, 2026Official
  2. 2.Call of Duty: Vanguard — Call of Duty Wiki — Call of Duty Wiki (Fandom). callofduty.fandom.com · accessed Jul 15, 2026Community-verifiedcorroborate

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