The phenomenon of modern pop culture: the formation of Call of Duty
The Call of Duty franchise: A chronological overview of each game.
Table of Contents
- Call of Duty
- Call of Duty 2
- Call of Duty 3
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- Call of Duty: World at War
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II
- Call of Duty: Ghosts
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Call of Duty: Vanguard
- Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Call of Duty (2003): Released October 29, 2003, developed by Infinity Ward. This World War II shooter featured single-player campaigns (American, British, Soviet, Allied) and multiplayer modes focused on objective-based gameplay. The game established the core formula of the series.
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Call of Duty 2 (2005): Released October 25, 2005, developed by Infinity Ward. Another World War II title, Call of Duty 2 refined the gameplay with automatic health regeneration and removed the health bar, while retaining the multiple campaign structure (American, British, Soviet).
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Call of Duty 3 (2006): Released November 7, 2006, developed by Infinity Ward (Xbox exclusive). This World War II entry featured a unified storyline instead of separate campaigns and introduced new actions like rowing. It also included split-screen multiplayer.
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007): Released November 5, 2007, developed by Infinity Ward. A pivotal entry, shifting the setting to modern warfare and introducing a new era for the franchise. It featured American and British campaigns, an Arcade Mode, cheat codes, and a class-based multiplayer system.
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Call of Duty: World at War (2008): Released November 11, 2008, developed by Infinity Ward. A return to World War II, featuring American and Soviet campaigns. This game introduced the popular Nazi Zombies mode.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009): Released November 10, 2009, developed by Infinity Ward. A sequel to Modern Warfare, set in 2016, with enhanced gameplay mechanics and a refined multiplayer experience.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010): Released November 9, 2010, developed by Treyarch. Set after World War II, this title introduced in-game currency, character/weapon skins, and contracts. Zombies mode was also a key feature.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011): Released November 8, 2011, developed by Infinity Ward. A direct sequel to Modern Warfare 2, continuing the story and refining existing mechanics.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012): Released November 13, 2012, developed by Treyarch. The campaign spanned two time periods (1980s and 2020s), and introduced branching storylines and improved AI.
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Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013): Released November 5, 2013, developed by Infinity Ward. Featuring a new protagonist and setting, including space combat and an alien mode.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014): Released November 4, 2014, developed by Sledgehammer Games. A futuristic setting with advanced technology, exoskeletons, and new gameplay mechanics.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015): Released November 6, 2015, developed by Treyarch. Set in a futuristic world with cybernetic enhancements, jetpacks, and wall-running.
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016): Released November 4, 2016, developed by Infinity Ward. Set in space, with a focus on space combat and customizable exoskeletons in multiplayer.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2016): Released November 4, 2016, developed by Raven Software. A remastered version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
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Call of Duty: WWII (2017): Released November 3, 2017, developed by Sledgehammer Games. A return to the World War II setting with a focus on squad-based gameplay and a large multiplayer map count.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018): Released October 12, 2018, developed by Treyarch. This entry notably lacked a traditional single-player campaign, focusing instead on multiplayer and the battle royale mode.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019): Released October 25, 2019, developed by Infinity Ward. A reboot of the Modern Warfare series, featuring a controversial storyline and updated gameplay mechanics.
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Call of Duty: Warzone (2020): Released March 10, 2020, developed by Infinity Ward. A standalone battle royale game with multiple modes.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered (2020): Released March 31, 2020, developed by Infinity Ward. A remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020): Released November 13, 2020, developed by Treyarch. Set during the Cold War era, with a focus on espionage and a revamped Zombies mode.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021): Released November 5, 2021, developed by Sledgehammer Games. A World War II setting with multiple interwoven campaigns and a record number of multiplayer maps.
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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 (2022): Released November 16, 2022, developed by Infinity Ward. An updated version of Warzone, integrated with Modern Warfare II.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022): Released October 28, 2022, developed by Infinity Ward. A direct sequel to the 2019 Modern Warfare, focusing on a new conflict with refined mechanics.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023): Released November 2, 2023, developed by Sledgehammer Games. Combines elements from the first two MW games, with a large number of maps and a new "Slaughter" mode.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (2024): Released October 25, 2024, developed by Treyarch and Raven Software. Set in the 1990s, introducing new movement mechanics and a revised Zombies mode.
The enduring popularity of the Call of Duty series stems from its consistent balance of challenge, realism, and engaging multiplayer experiences. Each iteration builds upon the strengths of its predecessors while introducing innovative elements, maintaining a captivating formula for players worldwide.
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