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Treyarch made one last World War II-based game, ''[[Call of Duty: World at War|World at War]]'' (2008), before releasing ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops|Black Ops]]'' (2010) and subsequently creating the ''Black Ops'' sub-series. Five more entries, ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II|Black Ops II]]'' (2012), ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops III|Black Ops III]]'' (2015), ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 4|Black Ops 4]]'' (2018), ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War|Black Ops Cold War]]'' (2020), and ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 6|Black Ops 6]]'' (2024) were made, the latter two in conjunction with [[Raven Software]]. Sledgehammer Games, which were co-developers for ''Modern Warfare 3'', have also developed three titles, ''[[Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare|Advanced Warfare]]'' (2014), ''[[Call of Duty: WWII|WWII]]'' (2017), and ''[[Call of Duty: Vanguard|Vanguard]]'' (2021). They are also the lead developer for ''Modern Warfare III'' (2023), the third entry in the ''Modern Warfare'' reboot sub-series.
Treyarch made one last World War II-based game, ''[[Call of Duty: World at War|World at War]]'' (2008), before releasing ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops|Black Ops]]'' (2010) and subsequently creating the ''Black Ops'' sub-series. Five more entries, ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II|Black Ops II]]'' (2012), ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops III|Black Ops III]]'' (2015), ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 4|Black Ops 4]]'' (2018), ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War|Black Ops Cold War]]'' (2020), and ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 6|Black Ops 6]]'' (2024) were made, the latter two in conjunction with [[Raven Software]]. Sledgehammer Games, which were co-developers for ''Modern Warfare 3'', have also developed three titles, ''[[Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare|Advanced Warfare]]'' (2014), ''[[Call of Duty: WWII|WWII]]'' (2017), and ''[[Call of Duty: Vanguard|Vanguard]]'' (2021). They are also the lead developer for ''Modern Warfare III'' (2023), the third entry in the ''Modern Warfare'' reboot sub-series.
{{as of|2023|October|}}, Call of Duty has sold over 500 million copies and has 100 million monthly active players across all platforms.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2024/10/30/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-500-million-copies-sold/ At half a billion sales, Call of Duty is as good as it’s ever been] "The Call of Duty series has sold more than 500 million copies to date, publisher Activision-Blizzard told The Washington Post. This elevates it to among the best-selling game franchises in history alongside “Tetris” and the Pokémon franchise, and behind Nintendo’s Mario properties." October 30, 2024. Retrieved Oct 30, 2024.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Biggs |first=Tim |date=2024-06-10 |title=Top-selling video games lead Xbox's annual refresh |url=https://www.smh.com.au/technology/video-games/top-selling-video-games-lead-xbox-s-annual-refresh-20240610-p5jkk3.html |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> The franchise generated $30 billion in revenue by 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/06/08/call-duty-future-modern-warfare-2-warzone-2/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175049/https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/06/08/call-duty-future-modern-warfare-2-warzone-2/|title=The future of Call of Duty and 'Warzone|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|archivedate=June 8, 2022|date=June 8, 2022|accessdate=July 1, 2024}}</ref> The series is verified by the [[Guinness World Records]] as the best-selling first-person shooter game series. It is also the most successful video game franchise created in the [[United States]] and the second [[List of best-selling video game franchises|best-selling video game franchise of all time]]. Other products in the franchise include a line of [[action figure]]s designed by [[Plan B Toys]], a [[card game]] created by [[Upper Deck Company]], Mega Bloks sets by [[Mega Brands]], and a [[comic book]] miniseries published by [[WildStorm Productions]], and a feature film in development.


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===World War II games===
====''Call of Duty''====
{{main|Call of Duty (video game)}}
''Call of Duty'' is a first-person shooter video game based on [[id Tech 3]], and was released on October 29, 2003. The game was developed by [[Infinity Ward]] and published by [[Activision]]. The game simulates the [[infantry]] and [[combined arms]] warfare of [[World War II]].<ref name="CoD1">{{cite web |url=http://au.gamespot.com/features/6081710/index.html?tag=gameguide;title;1 |title=Gamespot&nbsp;– Call of Duty |access-date=September 23, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001145956/http://au.gamespot.com/features/6081710/index.html?tag=gameguide%3Btitle%3B1 |archive-date=October 1, 2009 }}</ref> An expansion pack, ''[[Call of Duty: United Offensive]]'', was developed by [[Gray Matter Studios]] with contributions from [[Pi Studios]] and produced by Activision. The game follows American and British paratroopers and the Red Army. The [[Mac OS X]] version of the game was ported by [[Aspyr Media]]. In late 2004, the [[N-Gage (device)|N-Gage]] version was developed by [[Nokia]] and published by Activision. Other versions were released for PC, including Collector's Edition (with soundtrack and strategy guide), Game of the Year Edition (includes game updates), and the Deluxe Edition (which contains the ''United Offensive'' expansion and soundtrack; in Europe the soundtrack was not included). On September 22, 2006, ''Call of Duty'', ''United Offensive'', and ''Call of Duty 2'' were released together as ''Call of Duty: War Chest'' for PC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/call-of-duty-war-chest/ |title=Call of Duty: Warchest&nbsp;— PC&nbsp;— GameSpy |publisher=Pc.gamespy.com |date=September 22, 2006 |access-date=November 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101113011/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/call-of-duty-war-chest/ |archive-date=November 1, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Since November 12, 2007, ''Call of Duty'' games have been available for purchase via [[Valve Corporation|Valve]]'s content delivery platform [[Steam (service)|Steam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/news/activision-adds-gun-call-duty|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722082211/http://www.1up.com/news/activision-adds-gun-call-duty|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 22, 2012|title=Activision Adds GUN, Call of Duty to Steam|publisher=1up.com|access-date=October 18, 2007}}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty 2''====
{{main|Call of Duty 2}}
''Call of Duty 2'' is a first-person shooter video game and the sequel to ''Call of Duty''. It was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. The game is set during World War II and is experienced through the perspectives of soldiers in the [[Red Army]], [[British Army]], and [[United States Army]]. It was released on October 25, 2005, for [[Windows]], November 15, 2005, for the [[Xbox 360]], and June 13, 2006, for Mac OS X. Other versions were made for [[mobile phone]]s, [[Pocket PC]]s, and [[smartphone]]s.
 
====''Call of Duty 3''====
{{main|Call of Duty 3}}
''Call of Duty 3'' is a first-person shooter and the third installment in the ''Call of Duty'' video game series. Released on November 7, 2006, the game was developed by [[Treyarch]], and was the first major installment in the ''Call of Duty'' series not to be developed by Infinity Ward. It was also the first not to be released on the PC platform. It was released on the [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Wii]], Xbox, and Xbox 360.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/callofduty3/news.html?sid=6149040 |title=New Call of Duty skipping PC&nbsp;– Xbox 360 News at GameSpot |publisher=Gamespot.com |date=November 7, 2006 |access-date=November 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720222146/http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/callofduty3/news.html?sid=6149040 |archive-date=July 20, 2011 }}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: WWII''====
{{main|Call of Duty: WWII}}
''Call of Duty: WWII'' is the fourteenth game in the series and was developed by [[Sledgehammer Games]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/21/15376524/call-of-duty-wwii-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc|title=Call of Duty: WWII confirmed, full reveal next week|first=Colin|last=Campbell|date=April 21, 2017|website=Polygon|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171125145120/https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/21/15376524/call-of-duty-wwii-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc|archive-date=November 25, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> It was released worldwide on November 3, 2017, for Windows, [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Martindale|first1=Jon|title=Watch the just-unveiled 'Call of Duty WWII' trailer right here|url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/call-of-duty-ww2-reveal-trailer/|access-date=April 26, 2017|work=Digital Trends|date=April 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426194848/http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/call-of-duty-ww2-reveal-trailer/|archive-date=April 26, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The game is set in the [[European theatre of World War II|European theatre]], and is centered around a squad in the [[1st Infantry Division (United States)|1st Infantry Division]], following their battles on the Western Front, and set mainly in the historical events of [[Operation Overlord]].
 
====''Call of Duty: Vanguard''====
{{main|Call of Duty: Vanguard}}
''Call of Duty: Vanguard'' is the eighteenth game in the series and is developed by [[Sledgehammer Games]], with [[Treyarch]] developing the game's Zombies mode. It was released on November 5, 2021, for PC, [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The story depicts the birth of special forces to face an emerging threat at the end of the war during various [[List of theaters and campaigns of World War II|theaters of World War II]].
 
===''Modern Warfare'' series===
====''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare''====
{{Main|Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare}}
''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare'' is the fourth installment of the main series and was the first game in the Modern Warfare timeline. Developed by Infinity Ward, it is the first game in the series not to be set during World War II. The game was released for Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on November 7, 2007. Download and retail versions for Mac OS X were released by [[Aspyr Media|Aspyr]] in September 2008. As of May 2009, ''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare'' has sold over 13 million copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/58537/call-of-duty-4-sales |title=Call of Duty 4 Sales Pass 13 Million Mark |publisher=Shacknews |last=Breckon |first=Nick |date=May 7, 2009 |access-date=April 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105035355/http://www.shacknews.com/article/58537/call-of-duty-4-sales |archive-date=November 5, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
====='''''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered'''''=====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered}}
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered'' is a remastered version of ''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare]]'' that was released alongside the Legacy Edition, Legacy Pro Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition of ''[[Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare]]'' on November 4, 2016, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/26-06-2017-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-release-date-price-platforms-everything-we-know |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered - Release Date, Price, Platforms, Maps - Everything We Know |last=Cryer |first=Hirun |date=June 26, 2017 |access-date=May 25, 2018 |work=[[USGamer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525133005/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/26-06-2017-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-release-date-price-platforms-everything-we-know |archive-date=May 25, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was later released standalone on June 27, 2017, for PS4, and July 27, 2017, for Xbox One and PC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://es.ign.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-ps4/120267/trailer/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-trailer-de-lanzamient |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered. Tráiler de lanzamiento 2017 |work=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis, LLC]] |language=es |access-date=May 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525134020/http://es.ign.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-ps4/120267/trailer/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered-trailer-de-lanzamient |archive-date=May 25, 2018 |url-status=live |date=June 23, 2017 }}</ref> The game was developed by [[Raven Software]] and executive produced by Infinity Ward.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/call-of-duty-former-dev-message-modern-warfare-remastered/ |title=Former Call of Duty Dev Has Message for Modern Warfare Remastered Team |last=Sledge |first=Kyle |year=2016 |access-date=May 25, 2018 |work=GameRant |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525132918/https://gamerant.com/call-of-duty-former-dev-message-modern-warfare-remastered/ |archive-date=May 25, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://charlieintel.com/2018/03/21/sources-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-remastered-has-no-mp-not-developed-by-raven/ |title=Sources: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered has no MP, not developed by Raven |author=Keshav |date=March 21, 2018 |access-date=May 25, 2018 |work=Charlie INTEL |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525132845/https://charlieintel.com/2018/03/21/sources-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-remastered-has-no-mp-not-developed-by-raven/ |archive-date=May 25, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2}}
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'' is the sixth installment of the main series, and the second game in the Modern Warfare timeline. It was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.<ref name="GDC Trailer, Title Cut">{{cite web |url=http://investor.activision.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=373355 |title=Modern Warfare 2 Coming November 10, 2009 |access-date=March 26, 2009 |date=March 26, 2009 |publisher=Activision Publishing, Inc. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521011241/http://investor.activision.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=373355 |archive-date=May 21, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6197777.html?tag=other-user-related-content;1 |title=Infinity Ward enlisted for Call of Duty 6 |publisher=Uk.gamespot.com |date=November 10, 2009 |access-date=November 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110920160521/http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6197777.html?tag=other-user-related-content%3B1 |archive-date=September 20, 2011 }}</ref> [[Activision Blizzard]] announced ''Modern Warfare 2'' on February 11, 2009.<ref name="Reannounced">{{cite web |url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/953/953538p1.html |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 This Holiday |date=February 11, 2009 |access-date=February 11, 2009 |last=Ocampo |first=Jason |website=IGN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120041054/http://pc.ign.com/articles/953/953538p1.html |archive-date=January 20, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ModWar2">{{cite web |url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/12/03/activision-announces-guitar-hero-5-new-tony-hawk-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-more-at-in-game-ad-conference/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205011423/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/12/03/activision-announces-guitar-hero-5-new-tony-hawk-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-more-at-in-game-ad-conference/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 5, 2008 |title=Activision Announces 'Guitar Hero 5,' New 'Tony Hawk,' 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,' More At In-Game Ad Conference |publisher=Multiplayerblog.mtv.com |date=December 3, 2008 |access-date=November 26, 2012 }}</ref> The game was released worldwide on November 10, 2009, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows.<ref name="GDC Trailer, Title Cut" /> A Nintendo DS iteration of the game, titled ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized]]'', was released alongside the game and the Wii port of ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/101/1010028p1.html |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare2: Mobilized in Development for Nintendo DS |date=August 3, 2009 |access-date=August 3, 2009 |website=IGN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090808073345/http://ds.ign.com/articles/101/1010028p1.html |archive-date=August 8, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/101/1010870p1.html |title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Coming to Nintendo Wii |date=August 5, 2009 |access-date=August 5, 2009 |website=IGN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090808081437/http://wii.ign.com/articles/101/1010870p1.html |archive-date=August 8, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''Modern Warfare 2'' is the direct sequel to ''Call of Duty 4'' and continues the same storyline, taking place five years after the first game and featuring several returning characters including [[Captain Price]] and [[Soap MacTavish|"Soap" MacTavish]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6209543.html?tag=recent_news;img;1 |title=First Modern Warfare 3 details emerge |date=May 12, 2009 |access-date=May 12, 2009 |last=Thorsen |first=Tor |website=GameSpot |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629004338/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6209543.html?tag=recent_news%3Bimg%3B1 |archive-date=June 29, 2011 }}</ref>
 
=====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered''=====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2#Remastered version}}
A visually updated version of the original, it was released for PlayStation 4 on March 31, 2020, and for Xbox One and Windows on April 30, 2020. It only includes the campaign mode with no multiplayer and Spec Ops components. When purchased, players can unlock various cosmetic items in 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and 2020's Call of Duty: Warzone.
 
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3}}
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3'' is the eighth installment of the main series and the third installment of the ''Modern Warfare'' arc. Due to a legal dispute between the game's publisher Activision and the former co-executives of Infinity Ward&nbsp;– which caused several lay-offs and departures within the company<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/news/modern-warfare-3-development-hampered |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120524171709/http://www.1up.com/news/modern-warfare-3-development-hampered |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 24, 2012 |title=Modern Warfare 3 in Development, But Hampered by Legal Dispute |website=[[1UP.com]] |date= April 10, 2010 |access-date=February 6, 2011 |first=Kris |last=Pigna}}</ref>&nbsp;– Sledgehammer Games assisted in the development of the game, while Raven Software was brought in to make cosmetic changes to the menus of the game.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/01/activision-calls-in-reinforcements-for-next-call-of-duty-following-infinity-ward-meltdown.html |title=Activision calls in reinforcements for next Call of Duty game |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=January 20, 2011 |access-date=February 6, 2011 |first=Ben |last=Fritz |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026234810/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/01/activision-calls-in-reinforcements-for-next-call-of-duty-following-infinity-ward-meltdown.html |archive-date=October 26, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> The game was said to have been in development since only two weeks after the release of ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''.<ref name="latimes" /> Sledgehammer was aiming for a "bug free" first outing in the ''Call of Duty'' franchise, and had also set a goal for [[Metacritic]] review scores above 95 percent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pakinkis |first=Tom |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/288796/news/call-of-duty-8-dev-targets-bug-free-game/ |title=Call of Duty 8 dev targets 'bug free' game |publisher=Computerandvideogames.com |date=February 14, 2011 |access-date=November 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708192540/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/288796/news/call-of-duty-8-dev-targets-bug-free-game/ |archive-date=July 8, 2011 }}</ref>
 
The game continues the story from the point at which it ended in the ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2]]'' and continues the fictional battle story between the United States and [[Russia]], which evolves into the [[Third World War]] between [[NATO]] allied nations and ultra-nationalist Russia.
 
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019 video game)}}
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' is the sixteenth entry in the ''Call of Duty'' series and is also a [[Reboot (fiction)|reboot]] of the ''Modern Warfare'' sub-series. The story has been described to be darker and more realistic than previous ''Call of Duty'' games. It is set in the ''Black Ops'' timeline,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yin-Poole |first1=Wesley |title=For the first time, the Call of Duty: Warzone, Black Ops, Zombies and Modern Warfare storylines are all connected |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-06-for-the-first-time-the-call-of-duty-warzone-black-ops-zombies-and-modern-warfare-storylines-are-all-connected| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-06-for-the-first-time-the-call-of-duty-warzone-black-ops-zombies-and-modern-warfare-storylines-are-all-connected| archive-date=2021-10-23 |website=Eurogamer |access-date=March 16, 2021 |date=February 6, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> separate from the other ''Modern Warfare'' games (however, characters such as Captain Price and other fan favorites from the series make a return). The game was officially revealed on May 30, 2019, and released on October 25, 2019.
 
The second main [[Battle royale game|battle royale]] installment in the ''Call of Duty'' franchise, titled ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone]],'' was released in March 2020, as a part of the ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' video game but does not require purchase of it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/call-of-duty-warzone/free-to-play| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.pcgamesn.com/call-of-duty-warzone/free-to-play| archive-date=2021-10-23|title=Call of Duty: Warzone confirmed as a standalone, free-to-play battle royale|website=PCGamesN| date=March 9, 2020|language=en-GB|access-date=April 21, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The title exceeded 50 million players in the first month after release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/10/21216734/call-of-duty-warzone-50-million-player-count| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/10/21216734/call-of-duty-warzone-50-million-player-count| archive-date=2021-10-23|title=Call of Duty: Warzone hits 50M players in first month|last=McWhertor|first=Michael|date=April 10, 2020|website=Polygon|language=en|access-date=April 21, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022 video game)}}
Activision confirmed a sequel to the 2019 ''Modern Warfare'' game on February 11, 2022, to be developed by Infinity Ward.<ref name="COD2022">{{cite web | title=Call of Duty® Community Update: A Warzone™ Special Briefing for Our Players | website=Callofduty.com | date=February 11, 2022 | url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/02/call-of-duty-warzone-special-briefing-community-update | access-date=February 11, 2022}}</ref> The game's logo and title was revealed on April 28, 2022.<ref name="Scullion 2022">{{cite web | last=Scullion | first=Chris | title=Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's title and logo have been officially confirmed - VGC | website=Video Games Chronicle | date=April 28, 2022 | url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2s-title-and-logo-have-been-officially-confirmed/ | access-date=April 29, 2022}}</ref> During Activision's 'Call of Duty NEXT' broadcast on September 15, 2022, the game's multiplayer was fully revealed, along with details on the [[Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0|next version of ''Warzone'']] and a mobile version of ''Warzone'', both set to launch slightly after ''Modern Warfare II''<nowiki/>'s launch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Announcing Call of Duty®: Next, the Franchise Showcase Event, and Open Beta date times for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II. |url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/08/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-next-franchise-showcase-event-beta |access-date=2022-08-31 |website=www.callofduty.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Goslin |first=Austen |date=2022-09-15 |title=Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 and the other big announcements from Call of Duty Next |url=https://www.polygon.com/call-of-duty/23353842/warzone-2-release-date-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-cod-next |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II'' was released on October 28, with Campaign Early Access for pre-orders on October 20.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II Editions, Benefits Detailed |url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2022/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-II-preorder-benefits-details |access-date=2022-08-31 |website=www.callofduty.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023 video game)}}
 
===''Black Ops'' story arc===
====''Call of Duty: World at War''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: World at War}}
''Call of Duty: World at War'', developed by Treyarch, is the fifth installment of the main series. Released after ''Modern Warfare'', it returns to the World War II setting of earlier titles,<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson |first=Andy |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/190547/news/call-of-duty-world-at-war-first-details-in-oxm/ |title=Call of Duty: World at War&nbsp;– first details in OXM |publisher=Computerandvideogames.com |date=June 9, 2008 |access-date=November 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107214540/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/190547/call-of-duty-world-at-war-first-details-in-oxm/?site=cvg|archive-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref> featuring the [[Pacific Ocean theater of World War II|Pacific theater]] and [[Eastern Front (World War II)|Eastern front]]. The game uses the same proprietary game engine as ''Call of Duty 4'' and was released for the PC, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360 consoles and the [[Nintendo DS]] handheld in North America on November 11, 2008, and November 14, 2008, in Europe. As of June 2009, ''Call of Duty: World at War'' has sold over 11 million copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5291547/ |title=Call of Duty: World At War Tops 11 Million |website=Kotaku |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=June 15, 2009 |access-date=November 10, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905040116/http://kotaku.com/5291547/ |archive-date=September 5, 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> It acts as a prologue for Treyarch's next game, ''Black Ops'', which is in the same universe, sharing characters and story references.<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/call-of-duty-black-ops-review/1900-341/ |title=Call of Duty: Black Ops Review |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |date=November 9, 2010 |access-date=February 2, 2018 |journal=[[Giant Bomb]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822050907/https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/call-of-duty-black-ops-review/1900-341/ |archive-date=August 22, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-review/ |title=Call of Duty: Black Ops Super Review |last=Irvine |first=Nathan |date=November 9, 2010 |access-date=February 2, 2018 |magazine=[[Games Radar]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202190331/http://www.gamesradar.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-review/ |archive-date=February 2, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Black Ops}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops'' is the seventh installment in the series,<ref name="SiteRevealed">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5527932/next-call-of-duty-game-named-and-its-not-vietnam |title=Next Call Of Duty Game Named, And It's Not Vietnam |author=Luke Plunkett |date=April 30, 2010 |website=Kotaku |access-date=April 28, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509064627/http://kotaku.com/5527932/next-call-of-duty-game-named-and-its-not-vietnam |archive-date=May 9, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.callofduty.com/blackops/|title=Call of Duty: Black Ops Home|publisher=[[Activision]]|access-date=April 30, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725004452/http://www.callofduty.com/blackops/|archive-date=July 25, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Press">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5528033/new-treyarch-developed-call-of-duty-hits-may-14th-with-likely-modern-setting |title=New Treyarch Developed Call of Duty Hits may 24 With Likely Modern Setting |author=Brian Crecente |date=April 30, 2010 |website=Kotaku |access-date=April 28, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015053907/http://kotaku.com/5528033/new-treyarch-developed-call-of-duty-hits-may-14th-with-likely-modern-setting |archive-date=October 15, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> the third developed by Treyarch and was published by Activision for release on November 9, 2010. It is the first game in the series to take place during the [[Cold War]] and also takes place partially in the [[Vietnam War]]. It was initially available for Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 and was later released for the [[Wii]] as well as the Nintendo DS.<ref name="Wii confirmed">{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/cod-black-ops-for-wii-confirmed |title=COD: Black Ops for Wii confirmed |author=Oli Welsh |date=May 13, 2010 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=May 13, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511100412/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/cod-black-ops-for-wii-confirmed |archive-date=May 11, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops II''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Black Ops II}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops II'' is the ninth main installment in the series, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. The game was revealed on May 1, 2012.<ref name=Kelly>{{cite web|last=Kelly|first=Neon|title=Black Ops 2 officially confirmed by Activision|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/call_of_duty_black_ops_2/news/black_ops_2_officially_confirmed_by_activision.html|publisher=Videogamer.com|access-date=May 1, 2012|date=May 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510150039/http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/call_of_duty_black_ops_2/news/black_ops_2_officially_confirmed_by_activision.html|archive-date=May 10, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Ivan>{{cite web|last=Ivan|first=Tom|title=Black Ops 2 site goes live, confirms release date, '21st Century Cold War' setting|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345943/black-ops-2-site-goes-live-confirms-release-date-21st-century-cold-war-setting/|publisher=Computerandvideogames.com|access-date=May 1, 2012|date=May 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503034341/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345943/black-ops-2-site-goes-live-confirms-release-date-21st-century-cold-war-setting/|archive-date=May 3, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> It was the first game in the series to feature future warfare technology, and the campaign features multiple branching storylines driven by player choice and multiple endings. It was later released on November 12, 2012.
 
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops III''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Black Ops III}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops III'' is the twelfth main installment in the series, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. The game was released on November 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kain|first1=Erik|title=Check Out The 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3' Ember Teaser|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2015/04/23/check-out-the-call-of-duty-black-ops-3-ember-teaser/|website=[[Forbes]]|date=April 23, 2015|access-date=April 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427014527/http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2015/04/23/check-out-the-call-of-duty-black-ops-3-ember-teaser/|archive-date=April 27, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops 4''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Black Ops 4}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops 4'' is the fifteenth main installment in the series. It was developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. The game was released on October 12, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/08/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-is-coming-from-treyarch-this-year-activision-confirms/ |title=Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is coming from Treyarch this year, Activision confirms |last=Takahashi |first=Dean |work=[[Venture Beat]] |date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=March 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308230241/https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/08/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-is-coming-from-treyarch-this-year-activision-confirms/ |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was the first featured ''Call of Duty'' game to forgo a [[Single-player video game|single-player]] campaign game mode, focusing only at the multiplayer aspect of the game. The game also introduced an entirely new [[Battle royale game|battle royale]] game mode, called ''Blackout'', in addition to multiplayer and zombies co-op mode.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-single-player-isnt-happening/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.gamesradar.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-single-player-isnt-happening/| archive-date=2021-10-23|title=Yep, Call of Duty Black Ops 4 has no single player. Here's what you're getting instead|last=Hurley|first=Leon|date=May 17, 2018|magazine=Games Radar|access-date=June 28, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War'' is the seventeenth main installment in the series. It was developed by Treyarch and [[Raven Software]], and published by Activision. The game was released on November 13, 2020. Set during the 1980s and focusing on Soviet and American espionage during the Cold War, the game is chronologically set between ''Call of Duty: Black Ops'' and ''Black Ops II''.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Coombes|first1=Lloyd|last2=October 2020|first2=Vic Hood 07|title=Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War release date, trailers and news|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/new-call-of-duty| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.techradar.com/news/new-call-of-duty| archive-date=2021-10-23|access-date=October 15, 2020|website=TechRadar|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
==== ''Call of Duty: Black Ops 6'' ====
{{Main articles|Call of Duty: Black Ops 6}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops 6'' is the 21st major work in the series. It was developed by [[Treyarch]] and [[Raven Software]] and released by Activision on October 25, 2024.
 
===Standalone games===
====''Call of Duty: Ghosts''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Ghosts}}
''Call of Duty: Ghosts'' is the tenth main installment in the series and was developed by Infinity Ward. The game was released on November 5, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Call of Duty Ghosts officially revealed|date = May 2013|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/01/call-of-duty-ghosts-officially-revealed?abthid=518149dca121ab926e000006|access-date=May 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090647/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/01/call-of-duty-ghosts-officially-revealed?abthid=518149dca121ab926e000006|archive-date=May 18, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Call of Duty: Ghosts announced|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/Call-of-Duty-Ghosts-announced/tabid/418/articleID/296270/Default.aspx|access-date=May 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109031054/http://www.3news.co.nz/Call-of-Duty-Ghosts-announced/tabid/418/articleID/296270/Default.aspx|archive-date=November 9, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was the first game to be developed for [[Eighth generation of video game consoles|eighth-gen consoles]] such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4290408/call-of-duty-ghosts-official-release-date-next-generation-consoles| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/1/4290408/call-of-duty-ghosts-official-release-date-next-generation-consoles| archive-date=2021-10-23|title='Call of Duty: Ghosts' set for November release, will be available on next-generation consoles|last=D'Orazio|first=Dante|date=May 1, 2013|website=The Verge|access-date=June 28, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare}}
''Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare'' is the eleventh main installment in the series, developed by Sledgehammer Games with assistance from Raven Software and [[High Moon Studios]]. It was released on November 4, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sliva|first=Marty|date=November 8, 2013|title=Activision Confirms New Call of Duty and Skylander Games for 2014|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/08/activision-confims-new-call-of-duty-and-skylander-games-for-2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425105022/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/08/activision-confims-new-call-of-duty-and-skylander-games-for-2014|archive-date=April 25, 2014|access-date=June 2, 2014|website=IGN}}</ref> The game was the first game in the series to feature advanced movements, such as [[Double jump (game mechanic)|double jump]] and boost slide.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Humphries|first=Matthew|date=August 11, 2014|title=CoD: Advanced Warfare multiplayer trailer demos exoskeletons as a gameplay mechanic|url=https://www.geek.com/games/cod-advanced-warfare-multiplayer-trailer-demos-exoskeletons-as-a-gameplay-mechanic-1601744/|access-date=June 28, 2019|website=Geek|archive-date=October 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002053357/https://www.geek.com/games/cod-advanced-warfare-multiplayer-trailer-demos-exoskeletons-as-a-gameplay-mechanic-1601744/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
====''Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare}}
''Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'' is the thirteenth main installment in the series, developed by Infinity Ward, and was published by Activision. The game was released on November 4, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last=Phillips|first=Tom|date=April 28, 2016|title=It looks like this year's COD is named Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-26-this-years-cod-is-named-call-of-duty-infinite-warfare|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429093715/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-26-this-years-cod-is-named-call-of-duty-infinite-warfare|archive-date=April 29, 2016|access-date=May 1, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]}}</ref>
 
==Primary developer rotation==
In 2006, Treyarch released ''Call of Duty 3'', their first ''Call of Duty'' game of the main series. Treyarch and Infinity Ward signed a contract stating that the producer of each upcoming title in the series would alternate between the two companies. In 2010, Sledgehammer Games announced they were working on a main series title for the franchise. This game was postponed to help Infinity Ward produce ''Modern Warfare 3''. In 2014, it was confirmed that Sledgehammer Games would produce the 2014 title, ''Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare'', and the studios would begin a three-year rotation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/2014-s-call-of-duty-described-as-the-best-ever-created/1100-6417578/|title=2014's Call of Duty described as the "best ever created"|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=March 20, 2014|access-date=May 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907172315/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/2014-s-call-of-duty-described-as-the-best-ever-created/1100-6417578/|archive-date=September 7, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Activision confirms 3 year dev cycle for the Call of Duty franchise; SHGames game coming in 2014|url=http://www.charlieintel.com/2014/02/06/activision-confirms-3-dev-cycle-for-the-call-of-duty-franchise-shgames-game-coming-in-2014/|date=February 6, 2014|access-date=April 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420183547/http://charlieintel.com/2014/02/06/activision-confirms-3-dev-cycle-for-the-call-of-duty-franchise-shgames-game-coming-in-2014/|archive-date=April 20, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> After Sledgehammer developed ''Call of Duty: WWII'' (2017), they began developing a new ''Call of Duty'' entry alongside [[Raven Software]] due for release in 2020. However, there were conflicts of interest between the two, which resulted in Treyarch taking over control of the project to speed up the development process.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/sources-call-of-duty-2020-in-upheaval-as-treyarch-take-1834858368| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://kotaku.com/sources-call-of-duty-2020-in-upheaval-as-treyarch-take-1834858368| archive-date=2021-10-23 |title=Sources: Call of Duty 2020 In Upheaval As Treyarch Takes Over, Plans Black Ops 5 |last=Schreier |first=Jason |date=May 18, 2019 |website=[[Kotaku]] |access-date=May 23, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
==Free-to-play games==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Free-to-play titles in the ''Call of Duty'' series
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Title
|''[[Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Resurrection]]''
! scope="col" | Year
|2041
! scope="col" | Platform
|Windows, PS6, XSXS
! scope="col" | Status
|Air Studios
! scope="col" | Lead developer
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty Online]]''
|''[[Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Eternity]]''
| 2012
|2044
| Windows
|Windows, PS7, XNOVA
| style="background:#fdb3ab;color:black;" | Defunct
|Air Studios
| [[Raven Software|Raven Shanghai]], [[Activision#Studios|Activision Shanghai Studio]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Heroes]]''
|''[[Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Omega]]''
| 2014
|2047
| [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
|Windows, PS7, XNOVA
| style="background:#fdb3ab;color:black;" | Defunct
|Air Studios
| Faceroll Games
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Mobile]]''
|''[[Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Genesis]]''
| 2019
|2050
| iOS, Android
|Windows, PS7, XNOVA
| style="background:#d4f4b4;color:black;" | Active
|Air Studios
| [[TiMi Studio Group]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone]]'' (2020)
|
| 2020
|
| Windows, PS4, XONE
|
| style="background:#fdb3ab;color:black;" | Defunct
|
| Raven Software, Infinity Ward
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone (2022 video game)|Call of Duty: Warzone]]'' (2022)
| 2022
| Windows, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSXS
| style="background:#d4f4b4;color:black;" | Active
| Raven Software, Infinity Ward
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile]]''
| 2024
| iOS, Android
| style="background:#d4f4b4;color:black;" | Active
| [[Activision#Studios|Digital Legends Entertainment]], [[Beenox]], Activision Shanghai Studio, [[Activision#Studios|Solid State Studios]]
|}
 
=== ''Call of Duty Online'' ===
{{Main|Call of Duty Online}}
''Call of Duty Online'' was announced by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]] when the company first stated their interest in a [[Massively multiplayer online game]] (MMO) in early 2011. By then, it had been in development for two years. ''Call of Duty Online'' is [[free-to-play]] for mainland China and is hosted by [[Tencent]], since Activision had lost the publishing rights to ''Call of Duty'' and several other franchises in China due to a legal dispute on most of the gaming consoles ([[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], and [[Wii]]).
 
=== ''Call of Duty: Heroes'' ===
{{Main|Call of Duty: Heroes}}
''Call of Duty: Heroes'' was a real-time strategy game developed by Faceroll Games and published by Activision for Android and iOS.
 
=== ''Call of Duty: Mobile'' ===
{{Main|Call of Duty: Mobile}}
''Call of Duty: Mobile'' is the franchise's mobile title for iOS and Android developed by [[Tencent]] Games' [[TiMi Studios]]. It was released on October 1, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/01/tech/call-of-duty-mobile-trnd/index.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006022929/https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/01/tech/call-of-duty-mobile-trnd/index.html| archive-date=2019-10-06|title='Call of Duty: Mobile' is released|author=Jordan Valinsky|website=CNN|date=October 2019|access-date=October 7, 2019}}</ref> Previously, it was first announced on March 18, 2019, at the year's [[Game Developers Conference]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/19/18272449/call-of-duty-mobile-release-date-news-features-ios-android|title=Call of Duty: Mobile is a free-to-play tour of the franchise's greatest hits|first=Jon|last=Porter|date=March 19, 2019|website=The Verge|access-date=March 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331065459/https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/19/18272449/call-of-duty-mobile-release-date-news-features-ios-android|archive-date=March 31, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> As of October 4, 2019, the game has surpassed over 35 million downloads worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lyles|first=Taylor|date=October 4, 2019|title=Call of Duty: Mobile reaches 35 million downloads 3 days after its release|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/call-of-duty-mobile-reaches-over-35-million-downloads-in-three-days/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/call-of-duty-mobile-reaches-over-35-million-downloads-in-three-days/| archive-date=2021-10-23|url-status=live|access-date=October 7, 2019|website=[[Digital Trends]]|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
=== ''Call of Duty: Warzone'' (2020) ===
{{Main|Call of Duty: Warzone}}
''Call of Duty: Warzone'' is an online battle royale game developed by Infinity Ward and Raven Software and released by Activision. The game was released on March 10, 2020, as part of ''Modern Warfare (2019)'', but can be downloaded without ownership of the former title. The game shares progression with, and uses gameplay items from ''Modern Warfare'', as well as ''Black Ops Cold War'' and ''Vanguard'' following several integration updates to incorporate content from these titles. Activision has announced that a mobile version of ''Warzone'' was in development, slated to be released sometime in the future.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-07|title='Call of Duty Warzone' is coming to mobile according to reports|url=https://www.nme.com/news/call-of-duty-warzone-is-coming-to-mobile-according-to-reports-3113274|access-date=2022-01-09|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>
 
=== ''Call of Duty: Warzone'' (2022) ===
{{Main|Call of Duty: Warzone (2022 video game)}}
A successor to ''Warzone'', initially titled ''Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0'', also developed by Infinity Ward and Raven Software, was released on November 16, 2022, as part of a content update for ''Modern Warfare II''. Following its fourth seasonal update, ''Warzone 2.0'' was renamed to simply ''Warzone''. Like the previous iteration, ''Warzone'' (2022) is available for separate download without requiring ownership of ''Modern Warfare II'', and was subsequently integrated with gameplay items and progression from ''Modern Warfare III''. In addition to sharing progression with the aforementioned titles, the game is also linked to ''Warzone Mobile'', a standalone mobile game that incorporates ''Modern Warfare II'' and ''Modern Warfare III'' gameplay items while played on separate maps and game modes.
 
=== ''Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile'' ===
{{Main|Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile}}
''Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile'' is a mobile battle royale game developed by Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Digital Legends Entertainment, and Solid State Studios, in partnership with other Activision studios.{{Source needed|date=March 2024}} The game has cross-progression with ''Modern Warfare II'', ''Modern Warfare III'' and ''Warzone 2.0'' and uses their gameplay items but does not support cross-platform play with the aforementioned titles. The game was released on November 30, 2022, in Australia and March 24, 2023 in Chile, Norway and Sweden, as part of a "Limited Release" phase, with the first map being a ported version of Verdansk, which first appeared in the original ''Warzone''. The game was officially released for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices on March 21, 2024.
 
==Spin-off games==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Spin-off titles in the ''Call of Duty'' series
|-
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Platform
! scope="col" | Lead developer
|-
! colspan="4" | Console titles
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Finest Hour]]''
| 2004
| [[GameCube|GCN]], PS2, Xbox
| [[Spark Unlimited]]
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty 2: Big Red One]]''
| 2005
| GCN, PS2, Xbox
| Treyarch
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts]]''
| 2008
| PS2
| [[Rebellion Developments]]
|-
! colspan="4" | Handheld titles
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty (video game)|Call of Duty]]''
| 2004
| [[N-Gage (device)|N-Gage]]
| OmegaSoft
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Roads to Victory]]''
| 2007
| [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]]
| [[Foundation 9 Entertainment|Amaze Entertainment]]
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Nintendo DS)|Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare]]''
| 2007
| [[Nintendo DS|NDS]]
| [[n-Space]]
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: World at War (Nintendo DS)|Call of Duty: World at War]]''
| 2008
| NDS
| n-Space
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized]]''
| 2009
| NDS
| n-Space
|-
| ''[[#Call of Duty: Black Ops (for Nintendo DS)|Call of Duty: Black Ops]]''
| 2010
| NDS
| n-Space
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance]]''
| 2011
| NDS
| n-Space
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified]]''
| 2012
| [[PlayStation Vita|PS Vita]]
| [[nStigate Games]]
|-
! colspan="4" | Mobile titles
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty (video game)|Call of Duty]]''
| 2004
| [[Java Platform, Micro Edition|J2ME]]
| [[Hands-On Mobile|Mforma]]
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty 2]]''
| 2006
| J2ME
| Mforma
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty 3]]''
| 2006
| J2ME
| [[Hands-On Mobile]]
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty 2|Call of Duty 2 Pocket PC Edition]]''
| 2007
| [[Windows Mobile]]
| IonFx
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare]]''
| 2007
| J2ME
| [[Glu Mobile]]
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: World at War]]''
| 2008
| J2ME
| Glu Mobile
|-
| ''[[#Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Force Recon|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Force Recon]]''
| 2009
| J2ME
| Glu Mobile
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: World at War – Zombies]]''
| 2009
| iOS
| [[Ideaworks Game Studio]]
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops|Call of Duty: Black Ops Mobile]]''
| 2010
| J2ME
| Glu Mobile
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops – Zombies]]''
| 2011
| iOS, Android
| Ideaworks Game Studio
|-
| ''[[Call of Duty: Strike Team]]''
| 2013
| iOS, Android
| The Blast Furnace
|}
|}
===Console titles===
====''Call of Duty: Finest Hour''====
{{main|Call of Duty: Finest Hour}}
''Call of Duty: Finest Hour'' is the first console installment of ''Call of Duty'' and was released on the [[GameCube]], PlayStation 2, and Xbox. The PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of the game include an [[Online game|online multiplayer]] mode which supports up to 32 players. It also includes new game modes.
====''Call of Duty 2: Big Red One''====
{{main|Call of Duty 2: Big Red One}}
''Call of Duty 2: Big Red One'' is a spin-off of ''[[Call of Duty 2]]'' developed by Treyarch and based on the American [[1st Infantry Division (United States)|1st Infantry Division's]] exploits during World War II. The game was released on GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
====''Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts''====
{{main|Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts}}
''Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts'' is the PlayStation 2 adaptation of ''Call of Duty: World at War''. Developed by [[Rebellion Developments]], ''Final Fronts'' features three campaigns involving the U.S. fighting in the [[Pacific Ocean theater of World War II|Pacific theater]], the [[Battle of the Bulge]], and the British advancing on the Rhine River into Germany.
===Handheld titles===
====''Call of Duty (for N-Gage)''====
''Call of Duty'' is a N-Gage game which is a portable spin-off of 2003's ''Call of Duty''.
====''Call of Duty: Roads to Victory''====
{{main|Call of Duty: Roads to Victory}}
''Call of Duty: Roads to Victory'' is a PSP game which is a portable spin-off of ''Call of Duty 3''.<ref>{{cite magazine |magazine=Game Informer Magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AYhYAAAAYAAJ |publisher=Sunrise Publications |year=2007 |volume=17 |issue=4–7 |access-date=November 17, 2017|title = Game Informer Magazine: For Video Game Enthusiasts}}</ref>
====''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (for Nintendo DS)''====
{{main|Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Nintendo DS)}}
''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare'' is the Nintendo DS companion game for 2007's ''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare|Modern Warfare]]''.
====''Call of Duty: World at War (for Nintendo DS)''====
{{main|Call of Duty: World at War (Nintendo DS)}}
''Call of Duty: World at War'' is the Nintendo DS companion game for ''[[Call of Duty: World at War|World at War]]''.
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized''====
{{main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized}}
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized'' is the Nintendo DS companion game for ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2|Modern Warfare 2]]''. Developed by [[n-Space]], the game takes place in the same setting as the main console game but follows a different storyline and cast of characters. Playing as the S.A.S. and the Marines in campaign mode, both forces are trying to find a nuclear bomb.
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops (for Nintendo DS)''====
''Call of Duty: Black Ops'' is the Nintendo DS companion game for ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops|Black Ops]]''. Developed by [[n-Space]], the game takes place in the same setting as the main console game, but follows a different storyline and cast of characters.<ref name="DSpreviewKotaku">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5622482/hands-cramping-on-with-call-of-duty-black-ops-ds |title=Hands Cramping On with Call of Duty: Black Ops DS |last=Crecente |first=Brian |date=August 26, 2010 |publisher=Kotaku |access-date=August 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924164453/http://kotaku.com/5622482/hands-cramping-on-with-call-of-duty-black-ops-ds |archive-date=September 24, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="DS">{{cite web |url=http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/110/1108711p1.html |title=Bringing Black Ops to the Handheld |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=July 27, 2010 |publisher=IGN |access-date=August 25, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100730095232/http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/110/1108711p1.html |archive-date=July 30, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance''====
{{main|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance}}
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance'' is the Nintendo DS companion game for ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3|Modern Warfare 3]]''.
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified''====
{{main|Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified'' is a [[PlayStation Vita]] ''Call of Duty'' game.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dring |first=Christopher |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-declassified-comes-to-vita-this-year/097329 |title=SONY: Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified comes to Vita this year &#124; Games industry news &#124; MCV |publisher=Mcvuk.com |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610204520/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-declassified-comes-to-vita-this-year/097329 |archive-date=June 10, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Mobile titles===
====''Call of Duty (for Mobile)''====
''Call of Duty'' is the J2ME mobile spin-off of 2003's ''Call of Duty''.<ref name="COD Mobile 1&2">{{Cite web |date=2006-02-21 |title=Press Releases {{!}} Mobile Entertainment Products {{!}} Mobile Games {{!}} Mobile Services {{!}} Ringtones {{!}} Graphics {{!}} MFORMA Group, Inc. |url=http://mforma.com/mediaroom/pressreleases/?prid=010506 |access-date=September 2, 2024 |archive-date=February 21, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060221225007/http://mforma.com/mediaroom/pressreleases/?prid=010506 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>
====''Call of Duty 2 (for Mobile)''====
''Call of Duty 2'' is the J2ME mobile spin-off of ''Call of Duty 2''.<ref name="COD Mobile 1&2"/>
====''Call of Duty 3 (for Mobile)''====
''Call of Duty 3'' is the J2ME mobile spin-off of ''Call of Duty 3''.
====''Call of Duty 2 Pocket PC Edition''====
''Call of Duty 2 Pocket PC Edition'' is the Windows Mobile spin-off of ''Call of Duty 2''.
====''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (for Mobile)''====
''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare'' is the J2ME mobile spin-off of 2007's ''Modern Warfare''.
====''Call of Duty: World at War (for Mobile)''====
''Call of Duty: World at War'' is the J2ME mobile spin-off of ''World at War''.
====''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Force Recon''====
''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Force Recon'' is the J2ME mobile spin-off of ''Modern Warfare 2''. Developed by [[Glu Mobile]], the game takes place in Mexico five years after ''Modern Warfare''.
====''Call of Duty: World at War – Zombies''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: World at War – Zombies}}
''Call of Duty: World at War – Zombies'' is a first-person shooter video game developed by Ideaworks Game Studio and published by Activision for [[iOS]]. It is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the ''Call of Duty'' series and based on the "Nazi Zombies" mode of ''[[Call of Duty: World at War]]''.
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops Mobile''====
''Call of Duty: Black Ops Mobile'' is the J2ME mobile spin-off of ''Black Ops''.
====''Call of Duty: Black Ops – Zombies''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Black Ops – Zombies}}
''Call of Duty: Black Ops – Zombies'' is a first-person shooter video game developed by Ideaworks Game Studio and published by Activision for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and iOS. It is a sequel to ''Call of Duty: World at War – Zombies''.
====''Call of Duty: Strike Team''====
{{Main|Call of Duty: Strike Team}}
''Call of Duty: Strike Team'' is a first and third-person shooter game developed by The Blast Furnace and published by Activision for iOS and Android. The game is set in 2020 with players tasked with leading a U.S. [[Joint Special Operations Command|Joint Special Operations]] Team after the country "finds themselves in a war with an unknown enemy".
==Compilations==
=== ''Call of Duty: The War Collection'' ===
''Call of Duty: The War Collection'' is a boxed set compilation of ''Call of Duty 2'', ''Call of Duty 3'' and ''Call of Duty: World at War''. It was released for the Xbox 360 on June 1, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ign.com/articles/2010/05/07/retailers-list-call-of-duty-the-war-collection|title=Retailers List Call of Duty: The War Collection|last=Reilly|first=Jim|date=May 7, 2010|website=IGN|access-date=January 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102173434/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/07/retailers-list-call-of-duty-the-war-collection|archive-date=January 2, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Canceled titles ==
=== ''Call of Duty: Combined Forces'' ===
''Call of Duty: Combined Forces'' was a proposed concept draft originally intended to be a sequel to ''[[Call of Duty: Finest Hour]]''. However, due to multiple legal issues that arose between [[Spark Unlimited]], [[Electronic Arts]], and [[Activision]] as well as other production problems, the game's draft and scripts never came to be. The game was projected to cost $10.5 million to produce after ''Finest Hour'' was complete. Eventually, Activision deemed the pitch as more of an expansion than something entirely new, causing the company to reject the proposal and end their contract with Spark Unlimited shortly after.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/130125/call_of_duty_the_lawsuit.php |title=www.gamasutra.com [7&#93; |publisher=Gamasutra.com |access-date=November 26, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109203912/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/130125/call_of_duty_the_lawsuit.php |archive-date=November 9, 2012 }}</ref>
=== ''Call of Duty: Devil's Brigade'' ===
''Call of Duty: Devil's Brigade'' was a canceled first-person shooter for the [[Xbox 360]] developed by Underground Entertainment. The game was set in World War II, mainly focusing on the Italian Campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/2/21/2806837/call-of-duty-devils-brigade-unreleased|title=Call of Duty: Devil's Brigade Revealed|website=The Verge|date=February 12, 2012|access-date=February 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222220048/http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/2/21/2806837/call-of-duty-devils-brigade-unreleased|archive-date=February 22, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== ''Call of Duty: Future Warfare / NX1'' ===
In 2010, after the fracturing of [[Infinity Ward]] and departure of Jason West and [[Vince Zampella]], studio [[Neversoft]] was tasked by Activision to develop a sci-fi spinoff in the ''Call of Duty'' franchise, experimenting with low-gravity gameplay and other aspects of the engine. At an unknown point in time, the project was scrapped, and assets were reused in ''Ghosts'' and ''Infinite Warfare''. Footage of the project (known as ''Future Warfare'') was leaked online in January 2024, revealing a complete opening mission, and an in-development multiplayer that was still reusing assets from 2009's ''Modern Warfare 2''. After the leaks, former Neversoft developer Brian Bright came along and confirmed the leaks, stating that the game had two or three complete missions, and a large amount of multiplayer work done. He also referred to the project as "''NX1''", and that the game was meant to release in 2013 in place of ''Ghosts''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-29 |title=Leaked Footage Reveals The Sci-Fi Call Of Duty That Never Was |url=https://kotaku.com/call-of-duty-future-warfare-activision-leak-1851205901 |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Kotaku |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Litchfield |first=Ted |date=2024-01-28 |title=Footage of a canceled, 10+ year-old sci-fi Call of Duty developed by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater studio Neversoft has leaked online |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/footage-of-a-canceled-10-year-old-sci-fi-call-of-duty-developed-by-tony-hawks-pro-skater-studio-neversoft-has-leaked-online/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}}</ref>
=== ''Call of Duty: Vietnam'' ===
''Call of Duty: Vietnam'' was a [[third-person shooter]] set during the [[Vietnam War]]. It was in development for at least six to eight months at [[Sledgehammer Games]]. The development was stopped because Infinity Ward needed help finishing ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]'' due to [[Infinity Ward#2010 employee firings and departures|the employee firings and departures in 2010]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6252764/2011-call-of-duty-not-sledgehammer-action-adventure |title=Sledgehammer Games Call of Duty and CoD MMOG |access-date=June 19, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614002518/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6252764/2011-call-of-duty-not-sledgehammer-action-adventure |archive-date=June 14, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-05-15-there-was-a-canned-third-person-call-of-duty-game-set-in-vietnam|title=There was a canned third-person Call of Duty game set in Vietnam|last=Phillips|first=Tom|date=May 15, 2014|work=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=Gamer Network|access-date=May 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120348/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-05-15-there-was-a-canned-third-person-call-of-duty-game-set-in-vietnam|archive-date=May 17, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== ''Call of Duty: Roman Wars'' ===
''Call of Duty: Roman Wars'' was a canceled third and first-person video game in the ''Call of Duty'' franchise developed by [[Vicarious Visions]]. The game was set in [[ancient Rome]], and allowed players to take control of famous historical figure [[Julius Caesar]], along with "low grunts", and officers of the [[Legio X Equestris|Tenth Legion]]. It was eventually canceled, as [[Activision]] had uncertainties about branding it as a ''Call of Duty'' title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/the-incredible-story-of-roman-wars-the-lost-call-of-duty-game/|title=The incredible story of Roman Wars: The lost Call of Duty game|access-date=July 5, 2016|website=gamesradar+|date=July 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706162341/http://www.gamesradar.com/the-incredible-story-of-roman-wars-the-lost-call-of-duty-game/|archive-date=July 6, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Untitled ''Call of Duty'' Zombies game ===
Between 2012 and 2013, [[Raven Software]] was developing a stand-alone ''Call of Duty'' Zombies game, after [[Treyarch]]'s internal decision to move from the traditional ''Black Ops Zombies'' mode and focusing on the single-player and multiplayer aspects of their next game, ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops III]]'' (2015). Designed to be a [[Free-to-play game|free-to-play]] arena, the game was taking inspirations from the ''[[Mad Max]]'' movies. Former Raven's lead designer Michael Gulmmelt came along and confirmed the leaks in April 2024, and revealed that Raven canceled the project after Treyarch move back on the production of ''Black Ops Zombies'' and decided that Raven's game would create a internal competition.<ref name="CODZombies">{{cite web|website=[[Rock Paper Shotgun]]|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/raven-softwares-cancelled-call-of-duty-zombies-game-featured-a-mad-max-style-gladiator-arena|title=Raven Software's cancelled Call of Duty zombies game featured a Mad Max-style gladiator arena|first=Ed|last=Thorn|date=April 8, 2024|access-date=August 9, 2024}}</ref>
==Other media==
===Comic books===
''[[Modern Warfare 2: Ghost]]'' is a six-part comic book mini-series based on ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''. The storyline focuses on the backstory of the character [[Simon "Ghost" Riley]]. The series is published by [[WildStorm Productions|WildStorm]] and the first issue was released on November 10, 2009, alongside the game.<ref name="Comic">{{cite web |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/16/wildstorm-publishing-modern-warfare-2-comic-mini-series/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817220441/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/16/wildstorm-publishing-modern-warfare-2-comic-mini-series/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 17, 2009 |title=Wildstorm publishing Modern Warfare 2 comic mini-series (update) |last=McElroy |first=Griffin |date=August 17, 2009 |access-date=August 17, 2009 |publisher=Joystiq }}</ref>
''Call of Duty: Zombies'' is a six-part comic book series published by [[Dark Horse Comics]]. The series ties in with the Zombies game mode of the ''Black Ops'' subseries developed by [[Treyarch]]. The series is co-written by [[Justin Jordan]], Treyarch's Jason Blundell and Craig Houston. The series is illustrated by artist Jonathan Wayshak and colorist Dan Jackson. The cover arts are handled by artist [[Simon Bisley]]. The series was announced by Treyarch in July 2016, with the first issue slated for release in October. After a slight delay, the first issue was released on October 26, 2016. The five other issues were released in the months of 2017: issue #2 released on January 11, 2017; issue #3 released on March 1, 2017; issue #4 released on April 19, 2017; issue #5 released on June 21, 2017; and issue #6 released on August 23, 2017. A paperback edition containing all six issues was released on November 15, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.activision.com/content/atvi/activision/atvi-touchui/web/en/blog|title=Activision Games Blog - Home|website=Activision Games Blog|access-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331055054/https://blog.activision.com/content/atvi/activision/atvi-touchui/web/en/blog|archive-date=March 31, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Merchandise===
In 2004, [[Activision]], in cooperation with the companies Plan-B Toys and Radioactive Clown, released the "Call of Duty: Series 1" line of action figures, which included three American soldiers and three German soldiers from the World War II era.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/item/call_of_duty_action_figures_announced |title=Activision, Plan-B Toys, Radioactive Clown Enlist for 'Call of Duty' |publisher=GameZone |date=April 6, 2004 |access-date=April 25, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616212637/http://www.gamezone.com/news/item/call_of_duty_action_figures_announced |archive-date=June 16, 2011 }}</ref> While the American G.I. action figure was made in 2004,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.the-nextlevel.com/features/promos/call-duty-figure/ |title=TNL Show and Tell: Call of Duty Action Figure |last=Cunningham |first=James |publisher=The Next Level |date=September 24, 2004 |access-date=April 25, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509142551/http://www.the-nextlevel.com/features/promos/call-duty-figure/ |archive-date=May 9, 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> Plan-B Toys later discontinued a controversial Nazi SS Guard action figure based on the Nazi Totenkopf officer seen in ''Call of Duty''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/oddities/call-of-duty-nazi-action-figure-discontinued-25245.php |title=Call of Duty Nazi action figure discontinued |website=Kotaku |access-date=April 25, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070704185016/http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/oddities/call-of-duty-nazi-action-figure-discontinued-25245.php |archive-date=July 4, 2007 }}</ref>  In 2008, [[McFarlane Toys]] announced their partnership with Activision to produce action figures for the ''Call of Duty'' series. McFarlane Toys' first series of action figures were released in October 2008 and consists of four different figures: Marine with Flamethrower, Marine Infantry, British Special Ops, and Marine with Machine Gun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=427 |title=MacFarlane Toys Call of Duty Action Figures at Spawn.com |publisher=Spawn.com |access-date=December 30, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224234121/http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=427 |archive-date=December 24, 2008 }}</ref>
===Short films===
''Find Makarov'' is a fan-made film that was well received by ''Call of Duty'' publishers, Activision, who contacted We Can Pretend and subsequently produced a second short film, ''Operation Kingfish''.<ref name="Joystiq">{{cite web | url=http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/03/filmmakers-share-the-story-behind-find-makarov-and-operation-kin/ | title=Joystiq: Find Makarov | date=May 25, 2012 | access-date=May 25, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111025154040/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/03/filmmakers-share-the-story-behind-find-makarov-and-operation-kin/ | archive-date=October 25, 2011 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }}</ref>
''[[Find Makarov: Operation Kingfish]]'' is a fan-made [[prequel]] to ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2]]'' and was first shown at Call of Duty XP. The video was produced by We Can Pretend, with visual effects by The Junction, and was endorsed by [[Activision]]. The video tells the story of how [[Captain Price]] ended up in a Russian [[Gulag]] set before the events of ''Modern Warfare 2''.
===Films===
On November 6, 2015, upon the release of ''Black Ops III'', ''The Hollywood Reporter'' reported that Activision Blizzard launched a production studio called [[Activision Blizzard Studios]] and are planning a live action ''Call of Duty'' cinematic universe in 2019.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/activision-blizzard-lauches-studio-plans-837647| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/http://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/activision-blizzard-lauches-studio-plans-837647| archive-date=2021-10-23|title=Activision Blizzard Launches Studio, Plans 'Call of Duty' Cinematic Universe|magazine=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=November 6, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On February 16, 2018, it was announced that [[Stefano Sollima]] will direct the film. Days later, he told Metro UK that he is considering having both [[Tom Hardy]] and [[Chris Pine]] as the leads for the film.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/sicario-2-call-of-duty-pic-activision-studios-exclusive-1202697515/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/sicario-2-call-of-duty-pic-activision-studios-exclusive-1202697515/| archive-date=2021-10-23|title='Sicario 2' Director Tapped to Helm 'Call of Duty' Film (EXCLUSIVE)|magazine=Variety|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=February 13, 2018|access-date=February 13, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/15/tom-hardy-and-chris-pine-could-be-the-leading-men-in-call-of-duty-movie-if-sicario-2-director-gets-his-way-7315184/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/15/tom-hardy-and-chris-pine-could-be-the-leading-men-in-call-of-duty-movie-if-sicario-2-director-gets-his-way-7315184/| archive-date=2021-10-23|title=Tom Hardy and Chris Pine could be the leading men in Call of Duty movie if Sicario 2 director gets his way|publisher=Metro UK|last=Nattrass|first=JJ|date=February 15, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In an interview with FilmSlash, Sollima stated that the film will be a real soldier movie, not a war movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/call-of-duty-movie-details/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.slashfilm.com/call-of-duty-movie-details/| archive-date=2021-10-23|title='Call of Duty' Will be a "Soldier Movie," Not a War Movie [Exclusive]|publisher=Film Slash|last=Topel|first=Fred|date=June 14, 2018|access-date=June 14, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On November 27, 2018, it was announced that [[Joe Robert Cole]] will be writing the sequel.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/call-of-duty-movie-sequel-joe-robert-cole-1203038126/|title='Black Panther' Scribe Joe Robert Cole to Write 'Call of Duty' Movie Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)|magazine=Variety|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=November 27, 2018|access-date=November 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128120335/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/call-of-duty-movie-sequel-joe-robert-cole-1203038126/|archive-date=November 28, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Filming on the first film was supposed to start filming in Spring 2019 for a 2020 or 2021 release.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://gamefragger.com/multiplatform/first_person_shooter/call_of_duty_ghosts/stefano-sollimas-call-of-duty-adaptation-is-reportedly-eyeing-2020-or-2021-release-date-a11804| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://gamefragger.com/multiplatform/first_person_shooter/call_of_duty_ghosts/stefano-sollimas-call-of-duty-adaptation-is-reportedly-eyeing-2020-or-2021-release-date-a11804| archive-date=2021-10-23|title=Stefano Sollima's CALL OF DUTY Adaptation Is Reportedly Eyeing 2020 Or 2021 Release Date|magazine=Variety|last=Sobczak|first=Bartek|date=October 29, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In February 2020, Sollima revealed in an interview that the film had been put on hold as it was not Activision's priority.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/call-of-duty-on-hold-activision/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://movieweb.com/call-of-duty-on-hold-activision/| archive-date=2021-10-23|title=Call of Duty Movie Indefinitely Delayed by Activision|first=Kevin|last=Burwick|date=February 14, 2020|website=MovieWeb|access-date=February 16, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
==Esports==
The ''Call of Duty'' games were used in [[esports]], starting in 2006, alongside the game released at the time, ''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Polira|title=About Gamebattles|url=https://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/profile/polira|publisher=Gamebattles.com|access-date=April 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202095928/http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/profile/polira|archive-date=February 2, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the years, the series has extended with releases such as ''[[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]]'', and ''[[Call of Duty: Mobile]]''. Games are played in leagues like [[Major League Gaming]].
Players can compete in ladders or tournaments. The ladders are divided into several sub ladders such as the singles ladder, doubles ladder, team ladder (3v3 – 6v6) and hardcore team ladder (3v3 – 6v6). The difference between the regular team ladder and the hardcore team ladder is the in-game settings and thus a rule differentiation. Winning ladder matches on a competitive website rewards the user with experience points which add up to give them an overall rank.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=K.|title=How it all works|url=http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/mlg/about|publisher=Gamebattles|access-date=April 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224100109/http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/mlg/about|archive-date=February 24, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
The tournaments offered on these websites provide players with the opportunity to win cash prizes and trophies. The trophies are registered and saved on the player's profile if/when they win a tournament, and the prize money is deposited into his or her bank account. ''Call of Duty: Ghosts'' was the most competitively played game in 2014, with an average of 15,000 teams participating every season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=K.|title=Ghosts Team Ladder|url=http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/xbox360/call-of-duty-ghosts/ladder/team/standings|publisher=Gamebattles|access-date=April 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325234140/http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/xbox360/call-of-duty-ghosts/ladder/team/standings|archive-date=March 25, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
For the past 6 seasons in competitive ''Call of Duty'', [[Full Sail University]] has hosted a prize giveaway, giving $2,500 to the top team each season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=K.|title=Full Sail University: Call of Duty|url=http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/news/2191-Full-Sail-Summer-Ladders-8-000-in-Prizes|publisher=Gamebattles|access-date=April 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822035826/http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/news/2191-Full-Sail-Summer-Ladders-8-000-in-Prizes|archive-date=August 22, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The other ladders give out credits and medals registered on players' profiles. Tournaments hosted on the ''Call of Duty: Ghosts''{{'}}s Arena give cost from 15 to 30 credits, thus averaging at a cost of about $18.75 per tournament. If the player competes with a team, the prize money is divided, and an equal cut is given to each player. Other tournaments with substantial prizes are hosted in specific cities and countries for [[LAN]] teams.
The biggest ''Call of Duty'' tournament hosted was [[Call of Duty: Experience 2011]], a tournament that began when ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Travel Overview |url=http://www.callofduty.com/xp/travel |publisher=Call of Duty®. Activision |access-date=April 1, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102064249/http://www.callofduty.com/xp/travel |archive-date=January 2, 2012 }}</ref>
Playing ''Call of Duty'' competitively is most popular in Europe and North America, with users who participate in tournaments and ladder matches daily.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=K.|url=http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/pc/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/ladder/singles/standings|title=StarCraft II Team Standings - Singles Ladder Spring Season 2014|publisher=Gamebattles|access-date=April 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823170631/http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/pc/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/ladder/singles/standings|archive-date=August 23, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
Activision launched a 12 team [[Call of Duty League]], following a similar city-based franchise structure as the [[Overwatch League]], in January 2020. The league's teams include those from [[Atlanta FaZe|Atlanta]], [[Boston Breach|Boston]], [[Carolina Royal Ravens|the Carolinas]], [[Vegas Legion|Las Vegas]], [[Miami Heretics|Miami]], [[Minnesota ROKKR|Minnesota]], [[New York Subliners|New York]], [[Seattle Surge|Seattle]], [[OpTic Texas|Texas]] and [[Toronto Ultra|Toronto]], and with two teams from Los Angeles, the [[Los Angeles Thieves]] and [[Los Angeles Guerrillas]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/09/25/new-call-duty-esports-league-will-begin-play-home-markets-start-with-teams/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928190228/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/09/25/new-call-duty-esports-league-will-begin-play-home-markets-start-with-teams/ |archive-date=2019-09-28 |title= New Call of Duty esports league will begin play in home markets in 2020, start with 12 teams | first = Mike | last= Hume | date = September 25, 2019 | access-date = September 28, 2019 | newspaper = [[The Washington Post]] }}</ref>
==Call of Duty Endowment==
[[File:CallofDutyLogo.svg|thumb|260px|A variation of the original ''Call of Duty'' logo font used by the franchise until 2023]]
The [[Call of Duty Endowment (CODE)]] is a nonprofit foundation created by Activision Blizzard to help find employment for U.S. military veterans. The first donation, consisting of $125,000, was presented to the [[Paralyzed Veterans of America]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/08/AR2009110817897.html | newspaper=The Washington Post | title=Game developer's newest 'Call of Duty' helps veterans find jobs | date=November 9, 2009 | access-date=April 28, 2010 | first=Ed | last=O'Keefe | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110217013252/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/08/AR2009110817897.html | archive-date=February 17, 2011 | url-status=live | df=mdy-all }}</ref>
Co-chairman General [[James L. Jones]] is a former [[National Security Advisor (United States)|U.S. National Security Advisor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/who/leadership/james-jones|title=General James L. Jones|access-date=December 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028174628/http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/who/leadership/james-jones|archive-date=October 28, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Founder [[Robert Kotick]] is the CEO of Activision Blizzard. Upon its founding in 2009, the organization announced a commitment to create thousands of career opportunities for veterans, including those returning from the [[Middle East]].<ref name="CODE">{{cite web|url=http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/about-us/about-code/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091220152753/http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/about-us/about-code/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 20, 2009|title=Call of Duty Endowment Home Page}}</ref> Annual awards given by the endowment include the "Seal of Distinction", a $30,000 initial grant given to selected veteran's service organizations.<ref name="BKdannouncesreci">
{{cite news
|title        = Activision's Call of Duty™ Endowment Announces Seven Recipients of 2014 "Seal of Distinction" Awards
|url          = http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141106005164/en/Activision%E2%80%99s-Call-Duty%E2%84%A2-Endowment-Announces-Recipients-2014
|publisher    = Activision ([[BusinessWire]])
|date        = November 6, 2014
|access-date  = August 29, 2015
|archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20151112205035/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141106005164/en/Activision%E2%80%99s-Call-Duty%E2%84%A2-Endowment-Announces-Recipients-2014
|archive-date = November 12, 2015
|url-status  = live
|df          = mdy-all
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</ref> In November 2014, the endowment launched the "Race to 1,000 Jobs" campaign to encourage gamers to donate money to and get involved in organizations that provide veterans with services.<ref name="BKecracejobs">
{{cite news
|title        = Call of Duty® Gamers Join "Race to 1,000 Jobs" Campaign (#1000Vets) to Place 1,000 Military Veterans in High-Quality Careers by Raising $1 Million
|url          = http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141029005236/en/Call-Duty%C2%AE-Gamers-Join-%E2%80%9CRace-1000-Jobs%E2%80%9D
|publisher    = Activision ([[BusinessWire]])
|date        = October 29, 2014
|access-date  = August 29, 2015
|archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20141221080910/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141029005236/en/Call-Duty%C2%AE-Gamers-Join-%E2%80%9CRace-1000-Jobs%E2%80%9D
|archive-date = December 21, 2014
|url-status  = live
|df          = mdy-all
}}
</ref> {{as of|2015}}, the Call of Duty Endowment had provided around $12 million in grants to veterans' organizations in the United States, which has helped find jobs for 14,700 veterans.<ref name="callofendowment">
{{cite news
|title        = Overview
|url          = http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/
|publisher    = callofdutyendowment.org
|access-date  = August 29, 2015
|archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20150823001431/http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/
|archive-date = August 23, 2015
|url-status  = live
|df          = mdy-all
}}
</ref>
On March 30, 2010, CODE presented 3,000 copies of ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'', approximately $180,000 in value, to the [[U.S. Navy]]. The copies were delivered to over 300 ships and submarines as well as Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation facilities worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |last=Marchese |first=Dean |url=http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/03/30/180K-MW2-Presented-To-Navy.aspx |title=$180,000 Worth Of Modern Warfare 2 Units Presented To U.S. Navy&nbsp;– News&nbsp;– |publisher=Gameinformer.com |date=March 30, 2010 |access-date=November 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007074119/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/03/30/180k-mw2-presented-to-navy.aspx |archive-date=October 7, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Criticism, controversies and legal matters==
===Accusations of stereotyping and Western bias===
The ''Call of Duty'' series has been the subject of criticism for its "western-centric worldview, clumsy stereotyping and fetishisation of military power", according to ''[[The Guardian]]''{{'}}s Keith Stuart.<ref name="The Guardian COD 3">{{cite web |last1=Stuart |first1=Keith |title=The making of a war epic: Call of Duty at 20 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/oct/30/call-of-duty-at-20-the-making-of-a-war-epic |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030133159/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/oct/30/call-of-duty-at-20-the-making-of-a-war-epic |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |date=October 30, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> Writing for ''[[GameSpot]]'', Phil Hornshall said the series "usually comes off as pro-gun and pro-military at the very least, and even [[jingoistic]]."<ref name="GameSpot COD">{{cite web |last1=Hornshaw |first1=Phil |title=Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered's "No Russian" Fails Now More Than Ever |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-remastereds-no-russi/1100-6475549/ |website=GameSpot |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404131133/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-remastereds-no-russi/1100-6475549/ |archive-date=April 4, 2020 |date=April 4, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Sam Biddle of ''[[The New Yorker]]'' wrote that the series maintains "massive bipartisan appeal" owing to its "reactionary nature". He criticized Activision Blizzard's claim that the games were [[apolitical]], writing they "now pushed so deeply into the territory of right-wing fantasy that it reaches a point of inadvertent parody".<ref name="The New Yorker COD">{{cite magazine |last1=Bidle |first1=Sam |title=Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Mines the Paranoia of the Nineteen-Eighties and Today |url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-mines-the-paranoia-of-the-nineteen-eighties-and-today |magazine=[[The New Yorker]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125190841/https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-mines-the-paranoia-of-the-nineteen-eighties-and-today |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |date=November 25, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly, ''[[PC Gamer]]''{{'}}s Tyler Wilde criticized marketing that ''Call of Duty: WWII'' was made from anti-war sentiment and that playing as a virtual soldier could increase empathy; he felt through the game's announcement trailer it instead glorified a "brutal but noble" conflict in a game series that was no deeper than an action drama.<ref name="PC Gamer COD">{{cite web |last1=Wilde |first1=Tyler |title=Don't try to sell Call of Duty to us as anti-war |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dont-try-to-sell-call-of-duty-to-us-as-anti-war/ |website=[[PC Gamer]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428232841/https://www.pcgamer.com/dont-try-to-sell-call-of-duty-to-us-as-anti-war/ |archive-date=April 28, 2017 |date=April 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Others have faulted ''Call of Duty''{{'}}s representation of [[ethnic]] and [[religious]] groups. ''[[Kotaku]]''{{'}}s Alyssa Mercante, alongside several [[Muslim]] and [[Arab]] members of the games industry, thought the series "historically dehumanize[s]" the aforementioned groups with harmful stereotypes and narratives. This included portraying the [[Middle East]] as undesirable where "the line between truth and fiction can blur", and creating localized fictional regions in a way that "perpetuat[es] the idea that there is a singular, Middle Eastern country".<ref name="Kotaku COD">{{cite web |last1=Alyssa |first1=Mercante |title=We Have To Talk (Again) About How War Games Depict The Middle East |url=https://kotaku.com/war-games-muslim-arab-call-of-duty-palestine-1851055848 |website=[[Kotaku]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208032250/https://kotaku.com/war-games-muslim-arab-call-of-duty-palestine-1851055848 |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |date=December 7, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]''{{'}}s Gregory Lawrence felt that ''Call of Duty'' avoided accusations of [[Islamophobia]] by including "good" Muslim characters, but without further exploring their morality.<ref name="Inverse COD">{{cite web |last1=Lawrence |first1=Gregory |title=Call of Duty, The Military-Industrial Complex, and Me |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-opinion |work=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112080821/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-opinion |archive-date=November 12, 2023 |date=November 11, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The Progressive]]'', Joe Mayall thought that the games' depiction of its antagonists as [[Anti-Western sentiment|anti-Western]] was a "dangerous oversimplification", the same attitude of which had led to the United States' (US) [[List of wars involving the United States|participation in wars]].<ref name="The Progressive COD">{{cite web |last1=Mayall |first1=Joe |title='Call of Duty' Doesn't Just Depict Bad History—It's Pro-War Propaganda |url=https://progressive.org/latest/call-of-duty-bad-history-propaganda-mayall-012121/ |website=[[The Progressive]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613113212/https://progressive.org/latest/call-of-duty-bad-history-propaganda-mayall-012121/ |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |date=January 21, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
A perceived strong Western bias in the series has been a point of criticism.<ref name="Kotaku COD"/><ref name="The Progressive COD"/><ref name="TheGamer COD">{{cite web |last1=Kaur |first1=Tessa |title=Call Of Duty Can Never Move Beyond Glorifying The U.S. Military |url=https://www.thegamer.com/call-of-duty-can-never-move-beyond-glorifying-us-military/ |website=TheGamer |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308144416/https://www.thegamer.com/call-of-duty-can-never-move-beyond-glorifying-us-military/ |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |date=March 1, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="UnHerd COD">{{cite web |last1=Ghilionn |first1=John Mac |title=Is Call of Duty a government psyop? There are suspicious ties between the franchise and the US military |url=https://unherd.com/2023/03/is-call-of-duty-a-government-psyop/ |website=[[UnHerd]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307033506/https://unherd.com/2023/03/is-call-of-duty-a-government-psyop/ |archive-date=March 7, 2023 |date=March 7, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''TheGamer''{{'}}s Tessa Kaur condemned its portrayal of war that she thought depicted [[United States Armed Forces|U.S. soldiers]] as heroes while having "no moral quandary", being "distinctively pro-[[military intervention|intervention]]", and "perpetuat[ing] false beliefs" about real-world conflicts. Kaur questioned if the games could ever move beyond glorifying the U.S. military to tell "impactful and honest stories about the cruelty of war".<ref name="TheGamer COD"/> Mayall wrote ''Call of Duty'' "exaggerates the effectiveness and cleanliness of [[United States militarism|militarism]] while understating the repercussions", leaving audiences with a heavily-skewed version of reality. He felt this did the most harm by portraying military intervention as the best form of [[foreign policy]].<ref name="The Progressive COD"/> Conversely, Lawrence thought that the series had a surprising indifference in presenting the U.S. military favorably; he cited the rebooted ''Modern Warfare'' sub-series involving player-characters serving "corrupt masters embedded in a corrupt operation run by more corrupt masters".<ref name="Inverse COD"/>
Some have linked the sensed partiality with the [[Federal government of the United States|U.S. government]]'s [[military–entertainment complex]]. Kaur wrote ''Call of Duty'' was one example of entertainment media the authorities had exploited since [[World War II]] to promote certain narratives in their favor;<ref name="TheGamer COD"/> Mayall noted [[United States Department of Defense|the Pentagon]] had consulted on "more than a thousand movies and dozens of video games".<ref name="The Progressive COD"/> Alan MacLeod, a writer on the subject of propaganda, suggested that ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II'' was a "psychological operation" for the US.<ref name="UnHerd COD"/> Affiliations between ''Call of Duty'' staff and the U.S. government have been felt to contribute to this.<ref name="TheGamer COD"/><ref name="UnHerd COD"/><ref name="The Guardian COD">{{cite web |last1=Parkin |first1=Simon |title=Call of Duty: gaming's role in the military-entertainment complex |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/22/call-of-duty-gaming-role-military-entertainment-complex |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023091010/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/22/call-of-duty-gaming-role-military-entertainment-complex |archive-date=October 23, 2014 |date=October 22, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''The Guardian'', ''Call of Duty: Black Ops II'' writer Dave Anthony said how he was contacted by a former Pentagon official to join an expert panel to discuss the future of warfare. He then joined a Washington-based [[think tank]] that advises on the future of unknown conflicts and threats.<ref name="The Guardian COD"/> Similarly, while plotting ''Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare'', Michael Condrey of Sledgehammer Games revealed the studio had consulted with a Pentagon advisor to discuss the likeliest future military threat to the US.<ref name="The Progressive COD"/><ref name="The Guardian COD"/><ref name="The Guardian COD 2">{{cite web |last1=Stuart |first1=Keith |title=Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare: 'We worked with a Pentagon adviser' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/28/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-pentagon-adviser |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=3 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140828143634/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/28/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-pentagon-adviser |archive-date=August 28, 2014 |date=August 28, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> Some wrote of how ''Call of Duty'' had also been used as a recruitment tool by the U.S. military.<ref name="TheGamer COD"/><ref name="UnHerd COD"/> Kaur said they had once considered plans to grow its audience by paying ''Call of Duty'' streamers and organising [[esports]] tournaments involving soldiers and streamers; they had backed out when reports of [[Activision Blizzard#Workplace misconduct lawsuit and acquisition by Microsoft (2021–present)|sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard]] were publicized.<ref name="TheGamer COD"/>
===Fallout with Infinity Ward leadership===
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As Infinity Ward's founders Jason West and Vince Zampella started new contract negotiations to continue developing the ''Call of Duty'' Activision around 2007, a number of legal issues arose between Infinity Ward and Activision. Ultimately, West and Zampella were forced out of Infinity Ward, later forming [[Respawn Entertainment]] within [[Electronic Arts]]. West and Zampella, as well as several Infinity Ward staff that departed the studio alongside them to join Respawn, filed lawsuits against Activision related to unpaid royalties and bonuses.
===''Modern Warfare 2'' controversy===
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''Modern Warfare 2'' received significant controversy due to its inclusion of the level "[[No Russian]]", in which the player participates in a massacre of civilians at a Russian airport.
===Trademark infringement claims by AM General===
[[AM General]], the manufacturer of the [[Humvee]], sued Activision in 2017 for using the Humvee in multiple ''Call of Duty'' games.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-11-09-humvee-maker-suing-activision-over-trademark-infringement-in-call-of-duty| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-11-09-humvee-maker-suing-activision-over-trademark-infringement-in-call-of-duty| archive-date=2021-10-23 | title = Humvee maker suing Activision over trademark infringement in Call of Duty | first = James | last =Batchelor | date = November 7, 2017 | access-date = April 1, 2020 | work = [[GamesIndustry.biz]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref> A federal district judge gave Activision a summary motion in its favor to dismiss the case in April 2020, stating that the purpose of the use of the Humvee in the games, to provide military realism, was quite different from the trademark purpose that AM General had established, for selling to the military.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-01-us-court-dismisses-humvee-trademark-infringement-suit-against-activision| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211023/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-01-us-court-dismisses-humvee-trademark-infringement-suit-against-activision| archive-date=2021-10-23 | title = US court dismisses Humvee trademark infringement suit against Activision | first = Rebecca | last = Valentine | date = April 1, 2020 | access-date = April 1, 2020 | work = [[GamesIndustry.biz]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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This article is about the franchise. For the first installment, see Call of Duty (video game). For other uses, see Call of Duty (disambiguation).

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Call of Duty
Logo used since 2023
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Developer(s)
Other
Publisher(s)Activision
Platform(s)
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First releaseCall of Duty
October 29, 2003
Latest releaseCall of Duty: Black Ops 6
October 25, 2024

Call of Duty is a military first-person shooter video game series and media franchise published by Activision, starting in 2003. The games were first developed by Infinity Ward, then by Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games. Several spin-off and handheld games were made by other developers. The most recent, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, was released on October 25, 2024.[1]

The series originally focused on a World War II setting, with Infinity Ward developing Call of Duty (2003) and Call of Duty 2 (2005) and Treyarch developing Call of Duty 3 (2006). Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) introduced a modern setting and proved to be the breakthrough title for the series, creating the Modern Warfare sub-series; a Modern Warfare remastered version released in 2016. Two other entries, Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Modern Warfare 3 (2011), were made. The sub-series received a reboot with Modern Warfare in 2019, Modern Warfare II in 2022, and Modern Warfare III in 2023. Infinity Ward has also developed two games outside of the Modern Warfare sub-series, Ghosts (2013) and Infinite Warfare (2016).

Treyarch made one last World War II-based game, World at War (2008), before releasing Black Ops (2010) and subsequently creating the Black Ops sub-series. Five more entries, Black Ops II (2012), Black Ops III (2015), Black Ops 4 (2018), Black Ops Cold War (2020), and Black Ops 6 (2024) were made, the latter two in conjunction with Raven Software. Sledgehammer Games, which were co-developers for Modern Warfare 3, have also developed three titles, Advanced Warfare (2014), WWII (2017), and Vanguard (2021). They are also the lead developer for Modern Warfare III (2023), the third entry in the Modern Warfare reboot sub-series.

Main series[edit | edit source]

Titles in the Call of Duty series
Title Year Platform Lead developer
Call of Duty 2003 Windows, macOS, PS3,[lower-alpha 1] X360[lower-alpha 1] Infinity Ward
Call of Duty 2 2005 Windows, macOS, X360 Infinity Ward
Call of Duty 3 2006 PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox, X360 Treyarch
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2007 Windows,[lower-alpha 2] macOS, PS3, PS4,[lower-alpha 2] Wii,[lower-alpha 3] X360, XONE[lower-alpha 2] Infinity Ward[lower-alpha 2]
Call of Duty: World at War 2008 Windows, PS3, Wii, X360 Treyarch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2009 Windows,[lower-alpha 4] macOS, PS3, PS4,[lower-alpha 4] X360, XONE[lower-alpha 4] Infinity Ward[lower-alpha 4]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010 Windows, macOS, PS3, Wii, X360 Treyarch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011 Windows, macOS, PS3, Wii, X360 Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games
Call of Duty: Black Ops II 2012 Windows, PS3, Wii U, X360 Treyarch
Call of Duty: Ghosts 2013 Windows, PS3, PS4, Wii U, X360, XONE Infinity Ward
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2014 Windows, PS3, PS4, X360, XONE Sledgehammer Games
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015 Windows, macOS, PS3, PS4, X360, XONE Treyarch
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 2016 Windows, PS4, XONE Infinity Ward
Call of Duty: WWII 2017 Windows, PS4, XONE Sledgehammer Games
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 2018 Windows, PS4, XONE Treyarch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 Windows, PS4, XONE Infinity Ward
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020 Windows, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSXS Treyarch, Raven Software
Call of Duty: Vanguard 2021 Windows, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSXS Sledgehammer Games
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II 2022 Windows, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSXS Infinity Ward
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 2023 Windows, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSXS Sledgehammer Games
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 2024 Windows, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSXS Treyarch, Raven Software
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 2025 Windows, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSXS Treyarch, Raven Software
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 2026 Windows, PS5, XSXS Infinity Ward
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare II 2027 Windows, PS5, XSXS Sledgehammer Games
Call of Duty: Dark Horizon 2028 Windows, PS5, XSXS Supreme Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare 2028 Windows, PS5, XSXS Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare II 2030 Windows, PS5, XSXS Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare III 2032 Windows, PS5, XSXS Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Reborn 2035 Windows, PS5, XSXS Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Exodus 2038 Windows, PS6, XSXS Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Resurrection 2041 Windows, PS6, XSXS Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Eternity 2044 Windows, PS7, XNOVA Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Omega 2047 Windows, PS7, XNOVA Air Studios
Call of Duty: Dark Warfare Genesis 2050 Windows, PS7, XNOVA Air Studios
  1. ↑ Fertino, Anthony (May 17, 2024). "Call of Duty Black Ops 6 to Release October 25". Insider Gaming. Retrieved May 18, 2024.


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