Call of Duty®: Heroes puts you in command of an army drawn straight from the franchise, blending base-building strategy with direct hero control and lethal Killstreaks. On a desktop, you gain the screen real estate and input precision to oversee your outpost layout, manage unit placement, and execute attacks with clearer sight lines than a phone allows. Build defenses, train elite soldiers and iconic heroes like Price and Soap, then launch offensive strikes across multiple game modes.
Call of Duty®: Heroes combines defensive base management with aggressive campaign play, letting you switch between fortifying your position and leading heroes into battle. The PC version gives you a larger canvas to plan base layouts and monitor incoming threats, while keyboard and mouse controls make hero movement and ability targeting more responsive than touch controls. Here's how a typical session unfolds.
The Core Loop: Build, Defend, and Attack
- Construct and upgrade your base using over 30 defensive structures (sentry guns, SAM turrets, howitzers, and mines) to repel enemy assaults.
- Train and customize your army with Call of Duty units such as Juggernauts, Dragonfires, and CLAWs, each with specialized roles.
- Deploy heroes from across the franchise and level them up to unlock their own progression paths and unique Killstreaks.
- Launch coordinated attacks in PvP, Campaign, or Survival modes, taking direct control of heroes to wreak havoc.
- Unleash devastating Killstreaks (drone strikes, UAV sweeps, care packages, and the iconic chopper gunner) to turn the tide of battle.
Heroes and Killstreaks: Direct Control Meets Strategy
Call of Duty®: Heroes lets you command legendary soldiers and iconic heroes, each with their own progression system. Take direct control during attacks to maximize the impact of game-changing Killstreaks like the chopper gunner, a hallmark of shooter gameplay that translates smoothly from the franchise's core experience. On PC, the larger display makes it easier to track incoming threats and position your forces with precision.
Building Your Fortress
Your outpost grows from a small foothold into an impenetrable fortress. Upgrade defensive structures strategically to create layers of protection, then adjust your layout based on attack patterns and enemy compositions. The base-building layer rewards planning and adaptation, and a PC screen gives you the breathing room to visualize your defenses without constant panning.
Alliances and Competitive Modes
Team up with friends to form alliances, share troops, and compete for in-game rewards across three distinct modes. PvP raids pit you against other players' bases, Campaign missions test your strategy against scripted enemies, and Survival throws escalating waves at your defenses. Playing Call of Duty®: Heroes on Windows 10 or a standard laptop lets you engage in longer sessions without the battery drain of mobile play, making it easier to grind progression and coordinate with allies in real time.

Download Call of Duty®: Heroes
How to Install Call of Duty®: Heroes for PC
- Download BlueStacks. Go to bluestacks.com and download the installer. BlueStacks 5 runs on Windows 7 or later; Mac users get BlueStacks Air.
- Install and launch. Run the installer and follow the prompts. Initial setup takes a few minutes as the Android environment initializes.
- Sign in to Google Play. Open the Play Store from the BlueStacks home screen and sign in with a Google account.
- Install Call of Duty®: Heroes. Search for Call of Duty®: Heroes in the Play Store, click Install, then launch Call of Duty®: Heroes from the BlueStacks home screen.
FAQ
Can I play Call of Duty®: Heroes on PC right now?
The game was shut down by Activision in 2018–2019 and is no longer playable, even though it remains available on some app stores. Attempting to launch it will result in connection errors and reconnection loops.
Why does the app say my internet connection is bad when it isn't?
The game requires a live server connection to authenticate and function. Since servers were taken offline, the app cannot establish contact, resulting in persistent network error messages regardless of your actual connection speed.
Is there any way to restore progress or access my old account?
No. Once Activision shutdown the servers, all account data and progress were lost. The company gave users advance notice to decide whether to uninstall, but reinstalling after the deadline prevented relogin.
What made Call of Duty®: Heroes unique compared to other strategy games?
The game merged real-time base defense with direct hero control and franchise-licensed Killstreaks, letting players switch between managing defenses and leading iconic characters into battle with abilities tied to Call of Duty's multiplayer identity.
Why is the game still available for download?
Google Play and other stores have not removed the listing, even though the backend servers are offline. This leaves it visible but unplayable for new and returning users.


