'COD 5' multiplayer details revealed

New details have been revealed about the multiplayer options in upcoming shooter Call Of Duty 5: World At War.

Multiplayer proved to be one of the stand out components of Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, including a system where players could earn perks.

Perks will feature again in the new game, including a flak jacket enabling players to absorb more damage from grenades, reports CVG.

There will also be a gas mask perk delivering resistance to gas attacks, shades which lessen the blinding impact of flares and special vehicle-based perks.

The game will support 18 players in online competition. There will also be competitive co-operative play involving point scoring for kills and earning Death Cards which can unlock more aspects of the game.