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In October 2003, Infinity Ward released a first-person shooter set in World War II that competed with Medal of Honor and Battlefield. No one imagined that Call of Duty would become one of the best-selling video game franchises in history, with over 500 million copies sold to date.
Following the underwhelming performance of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Xbox and Activision are betting on reclaiming the franchise's glory with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the first title to leave behind the old console generation.
Key fact: Modern Warfare 4 will not release on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. It will only be available on PC, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise's return to a Nintendo console after more than a decade.
The first three installments were set almost exclusively during World War II:
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was the definitive breakthrough:
This title redefined what was expected from a multiplayer shooter.
Returned to World War II with larger maps, tanks, and the introduction of the Zombies mode, which remains central to the series.
Sales: 15.7 million copies
The massive leap no one expected. More killstreaks, a huge arsenal with attachments, and a campaign compared to big-budget films.
Sales: 25 million copies
Treyarch introduced Nuketown, the smallest and most frantic map in the series, plus customized emblems and a more varied class system.
Sales: 30.72 million copies
Considered by many as the peak of the series. Introduced League Play mode, scorestreaks, and a campaign with multiple endings based on player decisions.
Sales: 31 million copies (all-time high)
The franchise experimented with advanced mobility and futuristic settings, dividing the community:
| Title | Year | Main Feature | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghosts | 2013 | Futuristic setting, maps too large | 28.98 million |
| Advanced Warfare | 2014 | Exo suits with double jump and wall running | 21.76 million |
| Black Ops III | 2015 | Specialists with unique abilities, limited stamina | 26.72 million |
| Infinite Warfare | 2016 | Space combat, most rejected entry | 13.6 million |
Activision included a remastered version of Modern Warfare to compensate for the negative reception.
The reboot of the most popular sub-series, with a darker, more realistic aesthetic, blending arcade formula with tactical style.
Sales: 30 million copies
The free-to-play battle royale launched during the COVID-19 pandemic became a benchmark for the genre.
Downloads: over 100 million
Features: Gulag, in-game contracts, integration with annual releases
In October 2023, Microsoft completed the acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, the largest purchase in video game industry history. Call of Duty became property of Xbox.
First title under Microsoft, set during the Gulf War. Arrived on Game Pass on launch day, changing the distribution model.
Result: Game Pass inclusion was considered a failure for Xbox, leading to a price increase for the service.
The upcoming release will not come to Xbox Game Pass at launch, reversing the previous year's strategy.
Confirmed platforms: PC, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2
World War II (1939-1945)
Call of Duty, COD 2, COD 3, World at War, WWII
Cold War and Black Ops
Black Ops I (1960s), Cold War (1980s), Black Ops II (2025), Black Ops III/IV (future), Black Ops 6 (1990s)
Present and Future
Modern Warfare, Advanced Warfare, Infinite Warfare (space)
Source: Infobae - Malditos Nerds | Original Article
Alfredo S. Quiroga
