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The Call of Duty series has become a cornerstone of gaming culture, captivating players around the globe since its inception. Let's take a journey through each installment in the order they were released, highlighting their unique contributions to the franchise.
Table of Contents
- Call of Duty
- Call of Duty 2
- Call of Duty 3
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- Call of Duty: World at War
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II
- Call of Duty: Ghosts
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- 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 set the stage in 2003, introducing players to the intensity of World War II through four distinct campaigns: American, British, Soviet, and Allied. Each campaign offered a series of missions based on historical events, allowing players to experience the war from different perspectives. The game also featured a multiplayer mode with missions centered around capturing and holding points or flags.
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Release date: October 25, 2005
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty 2 continued the WWII theme, introducing automatic health regeneration and removing the health bar. It retained the beloved campaign structure with American, British, and Soviet campaigns, and concluded with a documentary video about the war's end.
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Release date: November 7, 2006
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Xbox
Call of Duty 3 shifted to a single unified storyline on the Xbox, introducing new gameplay elements like rowing a boat and split-screen multiplayer. It improved on technical aspects such as animation and lighting, and included civilians in the game world.
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Release date: November 5, 2007
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare marked a shift to contemporary settings, featuring American and English campaigns set in 2011. It introduced Arcade Mode, cheat codes, and the class system for multiplayer, which became a staple of the series.
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Release date: November 11, 2008
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: World at War returned to WWII, featuring American and Soviet campaigns. It introduced the iconic Nazi Zombies mode and innovations like body dismemberment and customizable character classes, laying the groundwork for the Black Ops series.
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Release date: February 11, 2009
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continued the Modern Warfare saga, set in 2016. It introduced new gameplay mechanics like climbing and underwater movement, and enhanced multiplayer with dual-wielding pistols and new modes.
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Release date: November 9, 2010
Developer: Treyarch
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops took players post-WWII as a CIA agent, introducing in-game currency, skins, and contracts. It expanded on the multiplayer experience with a wagering game mode and zombies mode.
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Release date: November 8, 2011
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 continued the Modern Warfare storyline, enhancing existing mechanics and setting a new record for the most successful entertainment launch at the time.
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Release date: May 2, 2012
Developer: Treyarch
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops II introduced dual timelines and player-driven narrative choices, along with Strike Force missions that allowed control of different squad members.
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Release date: May 1, 2013
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Ghosts introduced a new storyline with battles in space and against aliens, along with character customization and destructible environments.
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Release date: November 4, 2014
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare ventured into a futuristic world with exoskeletons and advanced technology, though it received mixed reactions from players.
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Release date: November 6, 2015
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops III continued the futuristic theme with cybernetic enhancements and jetpacks, enhancing vertical gameplay and introducing specialists.
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Release date: November 4, 2016
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare took players to Mars, focusing on resource exploration and featuring new exoskeletons in multiplayer.
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Release date: November 4, 2016
Developer: Raven Software
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered enhanced the original with improved audio, visuals, and animations while maintaining the core gameplay.
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Release date: November 3, 2017
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: WWII returned to its roots with a WWII setting, introducing heroic actions and a larger multiplayer lobby size.
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Release date: October 12, 2018
Developer: Treyarch
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 shifted to a futuristic setting without a traditional campaign, introducing a battle royale mode and new gameplay mechanics like the "fog of war" system.
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Release date: May 30, 2019
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare rebooted the subseries with a focus on modern societal issues, introducing increased recoil and the return of Killstreaks.
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Release date: March 10, 2020
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Warzone introduced a standalone battle royale experience with unique modes like Rebirth and Plunder, and new mechanics like the Gulag.
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Release date: March 31, 2020
Developer: Infinity Ward
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered focused on enhancing the visuals, audio, and animations of the classic campaign.
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Release date: November 13, 2020
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War set during the Cold War, introduced new features in zombies mode while maintaining familiar gameplay in the campaign and multiplayer.
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Release date: November 5, 2021
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Vanguard returned to WWII with a focus on character backstories and a record number of multiplayer maps.
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Release date: November 16, 2022
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 introduced new features like ammo sharing and an updated Gulag, integrated with Modern Warfare II.
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Release date: October 28, 2022
Developer: Infinity Ward
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II continued the Modern Warfare storyline with new gameplay mechanics like breaching walls and underwater combat.
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Release date: November 2, 2023
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III combined the best elements of its predecessors, introducing a new "Slaughter" mode and a record number of multiplayer maps.
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Release date: October 25, 2024
Developer: Treyarch and Raven Software
Download: Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 continues the Cold War narrative into the 1990s, introducing new mechanics like climbing and smart movement systems.
The Call of Duty franchise now boasts 25 games, with each annual release eagerly anticipated by fans. The series' enduring appeal lies in its perfect balance of difficulty, realism, and engaging multiplayer interactions. For over two decades, Call of Duty has continuously refined its gameplay while introducing innovative features, earning a dedicated global following among gamers of all ages.
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