Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Day Zero Edition - Xbox One

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Day Zero Edition is a special release of the 2014 first-person shooter developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. This edition was made available on November 3, 2014, a day prior to the official release date, granting players early access to the game.

Set in a futuristic world between 2054 and 2061, the game introduces advanced technological warfare, featuring exoskeletons that enhance player abilities such as strength, speed, and agility. The Day Zero Edition offers exclusive content, including the Advanced Arsenal pack, which provides players with bonus in-game items like the Bullet Brass Exoskeleton and the EM1 Quantum directed energy weapon.

Additionally, purchasers of this edition received double experience points (XP) for the first day of gameplay, allowing for accelerated progression. The game's narrative centers around Jack Mitchell, a U.S. Marine who joins the private military corporation Atlas, led by the influential Jonathan Irons, portrayed by actor Kevin Spacey. Players navigate a world where private military companies have become dominant forces, blurring the lines between corporate interests and national security.

The multiplayer component of Advanced Warfare introduces new dynamics with the exoskeleton mechanics, offering verticality and enhanced movement, which redefine traditional Call of Duty gameplay. Players can customize their loadouts with futuristic weaponry and equipment, adapting to various combat scenarios.

The game received positive reviews for its engaging campaign, innovative gameplay mechanics, and the fresh direction it brought to the series. The Day Zero Edition, in particular, was praised for rewarding early adopters with exclusive content and a head start in multiplayer progression.