The phenomenon of modern pop culture: the formation of Call of Duty

Call of Duty is a legendary series of games known and loved around the world. Let’s briefly go through all the games in the order they were released.

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• Call of Duty
• Call of Duty 2
• Call of Duty 3
• Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
• Call of Duty: World at War
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• Call of Duty: Black Ops
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
• Call of Duty: Black Ops II
• Call of Duty: Ghosts
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
• Call of Duty: Black Ops III
• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
• Call of Duty: WWII
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
• Call of Duty: Warzone
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered
• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
• Call of Duty: Vanguard
• Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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Release date: October 29, 2003
Developer: Infinity Ward
The first Call of Duty was released back in 2003, and many of today's players of this series weren't even born yet! The game features both multiplayer and single-player modes, dedicated to World War II, and consists of four single-player campaigns: American, British, Soviet, and Allied. Each campaign offers a series of missions based on historical moments from World War II, allowing players to experience the war through the eyes of soldiers from different countries and try out various weapons and equipment. The multiplayer mode involves small missions like capturing and holding points or flags, pitting one team against another.

Call of Duty 2

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Release date: October 25, 2005
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
The second game in the Call of Duty series, also set during World War II, introduced automatic health regeneration when the player's character stayed in cover without taking damage. The health bar was removed, but otherwise, the game closely resembled its predecessor, which pleased many players. It featured multiple campaigns and varied missions based on real events, including American, British, and Soviet campaigns. The multiplayer mode remained similar to the first game, and at the end, players could watch a documentary video about World War II.

Call of Duty 3

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Release date: November 7, 2006
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Xbox
Call of Duty 3, released exclusively for Xbox, continued the World War II theme but with significant changes. The single-player mode featured a unified storyline instead of separate campaigns, and introduced new actions like rowing a boat. Split-screen multiplayer became available, and the game saw technical improvements in animation and lighting. Notably, this was the first game in the series to include civilians, though without weapons, and handguns were absent from the campaign.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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Release date: November 5, 2007
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
The fourth game shifted to a modern setting, moving away from World War II. Set in 2011, players must save the world from a nuclear catastrophe through American and English campaigns. New features included an Arcade Mode, cheat codes, and the introduction of classes in multiplayer, which became a standard for the series. Despite some players' resistance to the changes, the game was highly praised.

Call of Duty: World at War

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Release date: November 11, 2008
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Returning to World War II, this game featured American and Soviet campaigns with improved graphics and AI. A notable addition was the Nazi Zombies multiplayer mode. Other innovations included enemy dismemberment, the flamethrower, and customizable character classes. This game is considered the first in the Black Ops subseries.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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Release date: February 11, 2009
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
A direct sequel to Modern Warfare, this game continued the story in 2016. New gameplay features included climbing and underwater movement. The multiplayer mode saw minor changes like dual-wielding pistols, new modes, a deeper perk system, and the ability to call in airstrikes. This installment was a huge success and set the future direction for the series.

Call of Duty: Black Ops

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Release date: November 9, 2010
Developer: Treyarch
Download: Steam
Set after World War II, players take on the role of a CIA agent in dangerous missions. The single-player campaign introduced in-game currency, skins, contracts, and a wagering game mode. The multiplayer retained familiar classes and perks, and included a zombies mode.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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Release date: November 8, 2011
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Continuing the Modern Warfare 2 storyline, this game focused on improving existing mechanics and enhancing sound and graphics. It set a new world record for the most successful entertainment launch at the time.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

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Release date: May 2, 2012
Developer: Treyarch
Download: Steam
Set in two time periods, 2025-2026 and 1986-1989, this game introduced player choices affecting the storyline and multiple endings. New features included equipment selection before battles and improved AI. Although not as explosively successful as Modern Warfare 3, it still performed well.

Call of Duty: Ghosts

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Release date: May 1, 2013
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
This game introduced a new character and story, with battles taking place on Earth and in space. New features included character customization, the option to play as a female character, destructible environments, and changes to the perk system.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

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Release date: November 4, 2014
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Set in a future world with advanced technology, this game introduced exoskeletons, drones, and vertical gameplay. Despite these innovations, it received a lukewarm reception from players.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

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Release date: November 6, 2015
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Set forty years after Black Ops II, this game featured cybernetic limbs and jetpacks. New additions included wall-running, underwater shooting, and nine specialists enhancing the class and perk system.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

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Release date: November 4, 2016
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Set on Mars, this standalone game introduced new exoskeletons in multiplayer, each with customizable upgrades. The single-player mode saw no major mechanical changes.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

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Release date: November 4, 2016
Developer: Raven Software
Download: Steam
This remaster kept the core game intact, with minor changes to the campaign and new achievements and cheat codes. Significant improvements were made to audio, visuals, and animations.

Call of Duty: WWII

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Release date: November 3, 2017
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Returning to World War II, this game introduced "heroic actions," medkits, and the ability to request assistance from NPCs. The multiplayer mode added new game modes, increased lobby size, and special classes.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

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Release date: October 12, 2018
Developer: Treyarch
Download: Steam
Set between Black Ops II and III, this game abandoned the classic campaign for standalone missions. It introduced a 150 HP system, stimulants for healing, a "fog of war" system, and a 100-player battle royale mode. After this game, the series moved away from futuristic settings.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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Release date: May 30, 2019
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
A reboot of the Modern Warfare subseries, this game focused on modern societal issues like terrorism, featuring heavy content. Changes included increased recoil, bipods, the return of Killstreaks, and a split Spec Ops mode.

Call of Duty: Warzone

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Release date: March 10, 2020
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
A new standalone project, Warzone introduced three modes: classic battle royale, Rebirth, and Plunder. It lacked traditional single-player and multiplayer modes but introduced new mechanics like the "downed" state and the Gulag.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered

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Release date: March 31, 2020
Developer: Infinity Ward
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This remaster focused on improving sound, animations, and visuals, allowing players to relive the campaign of one of the best installments in the series.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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Release date: November 13, 2020
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Set between Black Ops and Black Ops II, this game offered a variety of missions across different locations. Changes were minimal in the campaign and multiplayer, but zombies mode saw new features like loadouts, tactical item drops, and armor upgrades.

Call of Duty: Vanguard

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Release date: November 5, 2021
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Returning to World War II, this game featured a short overall storyline and multiple backstories. It did not introduce major new mechanics but set a new record with 20 multiplayer maps.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

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Release date: November 16, 2022
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Part of Modern Warfare II, Warzone 2.0 introduced new features like ammo sharing, an updated Gulag, and a new DMZ mode.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

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Release date: October 28, 2022
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
A direct sequel to Modern Warfare, this game focused on fighting a terrorist organization and drug traffickers. Changes included breaching walls, revised swimming and vehicle mechanics, and a new progression system.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

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Release date: November 2, 2023
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Combining the best elements from the first two Modern Warfare games, this installment offered more combat-focused missions and 24 multiplayer maps. It introduced a new "Slaughter" mode with three teams of three players.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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Release date: October 25, 2024
Developer: Treyarch and Raven Software
Download: Steam
A direct continuation of Black Ops Cold War, set during the Persian conflict in the 1990s. New mechanics include climbing, sliding, a smart movement system, and different hit reactions. The zombies mode is now divided into separate rounds.

The Call of Duty franchise currently includes 25 games. Every year, a new installment is released, and every year players eagerly await it. Players love these games for their balance between difficulty, realism, and interaction with other players and in-game objects. For 21 years, each Call of Duty game has improved on the best mechanics of its predecessors while adding something new, winning the hearts of players worldwide and uniting people of different ages and interests. The CoD series is made up of modern warfare games, and all the Call of Duty games rank among the most popular shooters out there.