Aston Martin unveils digital-only military SUV Dreadnought for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Aston Martin has unveiled the Dreadnought, a digital-only military SUV designed exclusively for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 game.
- 2026
What Happened
Aston Martin has unveiled the Dreadnought, a digital-only military specification SUV created exclusively for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The vehicle was designed in collaboration with Infinity Ward and Activision, combining Aston Martin's luxury DNA with the game's virtual landscape. The Dreadnought features supercar performance, advanced armour technologies, adaptive combat zone intelligence, and a V12 engine roar. Its design includes carbon fibre details, Oxford Tan leather, and a gold gear lever, contrasting with military-grade armour plating and options like reserve fuel tanks and weapons storage.
- Supercar performance with all-wheel drive
- Advanced armour technologies and adaptive combat zone intelligence
- V12 engine with a distinctive roar
- Herringbone carbon fibre exterior, Oxford Tan leather interior, gold gear lever
- Military-grade armour plating, reserve fuel tanks, and weapons storage
“The team have hugely enjoyed the not inconsiderable challenge of redefining what an Aston Martin can be when the only limit is imagination. To create the ultimate exotic off-road machine, I had to imagine Dreadnought not only as a digital asset, but as a vehicle living in the real world—navigating the streets of New York, powering through the monsoon-soaked roads of Mumbai, and performing with com”
“Collaborating with Aston Martin's design team has been an incredible journey, we've brought the vision of Dreadnought to life from the ground up. Every element, from early concepting through to animation, geometry, and in-game physics and propulsion, was carefully engineered to deliver a high-performance armored vehicle that stays true to Aston Martin's distinctive design philosophy.”
“Our brand diversification strategy is built on exploring new dimensions of luxury, and expanding Aston Martin's footprint into the gaming world allows us to engage with a new generation on their own terms. The Dreadnought isn't just a digital vehicle; it's a strategic gateway for a younger, global audience to experience our ultra-luxury DNA.”
Why this matters
The Dreadnought marks Aston Martin's first foray into gaming, using a virtual vehicle to introduce its luxury brand to a younger, global audience. This collaboration with Activision and Infinity Ward allows Aston Martin to showcase its design DNA in a new medium, potentially attracting future customers. For gamers, it adds a high-performance armored SUV with realistic Aston Martin details to the Modern Warfare experience.
Terms in This Story
- DMZ
- A game mode in Call of Duty focusing on open-world extraction and player-versus-environment objectives.
- Warzone
- A free-to-play battle royale mode in the Call of Duty franchise where players compete to be the last survivor.
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