TEASED: GMC Hummer EV Ready For Call Of Duty Debut

Shared via the company's Twitter page, an eleven-second-long video shows an Edition 1 pickup thundering down a deserted road, kicking up plenty of dust as it flies by. As it hurtles off into the horizon, the dust reveals a symbol that gamers will be all too familiar with: theCall of Dutyskull.

The accompanying caption reads, "What you never saw coming, is coming. Tune in 9.15.22 to @CallofDuty Next at 1 p.m. ET to see." Of course, GMC andCall of Dutyhaven't revealed much else, in the hopes of drumming up excitement and anticipation on September 15.

This aligns with another announcement from the gaming franchise, which is set to detail the series' future, through an event known asCall of Duty Next.So, what has this got to do with the Hummer?

The popular game has never been about cars; it's a first-person shooter. However, players have been able to use vehicles to navigate war zones, for example. The battery-powered off-roader will, presumably, make an in-game appearance as a drivable vehicle. All will be revealed in the coming days, though, and should prove exciting for gamers and off-road enthusiasts alike.

Interestingly, it's not just virtual militaries that have expressed an interest in the GM Hummer EV. As the United States federal governmentaims to reduce its carbon emissions, various departments are aiming to replace their current fleets with electric vehicles by 2035. The Department of Defense isn't immune to this and has recently requested a battery-powered vehicle for evaluation.

一个swe've previously reported, GM Defense will utilize its Ultium battery system and the Hummer's platform as the foundation for this specialized test vehicle. Currently, its purpose is unknown, but we can't imagine an electric vehicle would be practical in an isolated war zone.

Interestingly, this isn't the first timeCall of Dutyand the automotive world have collided. In August, the gaming franchise announced it will soonintroduce Singapore's Marina Bay Grand Prix circuit to theModern Warfare IIinstallment, not as a racetrack but rather as a war zone. It's an interesting addition, but not surprising. After all, we're in the era of unlikely collaborations and partnerships.