Call of Duty is one of the most popular and influential first-person shooter franchises in gaming history. Since its debut in 2003, it has spanned multiple settings, eras, and platforms, delivering thrilling action and immersive storytelling to millions of fans. From World War II to modern warfare, from zombies to space battles, there is a Call of Duty game for everyone. In this article, we will take a look at all the Call of Duty games in order of release date, starting from the original Call of Duty to the latest game of this saga.
Call of Duty (2003)
The first game in the series, developed by Infinity Ward. It is set during World War II and features three campaigns: American, British, and Soviet. It sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty 2 (2005)
The sequel to the original game, also developed by Infinity Ward. It continues the World War II theme and adds new features such as regenerating health and grenade indicators. It sold over 6 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty 3 (2006)
The third game in the series, developed by Treyarch. It is also set during World War II and focuses on the Normandy breakout. It sold over 7 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
The fourth game in the series, developed by Infinity Ward. It is the first game to shift from the World War II setting to a modern-day conflict involving terrorism and nuclear weapons. It sold over 18 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: World at War (2008)
The fifth game in the series, developed by Treyarch. It returns to the World War II setting and covers battles in the Pacific and Eastern Europe. It sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
The sixth game in the series, developed by Infinity Ward. It is a direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and follows the aftermath of a Russian invasion of the United States. It sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
The seventh game in the series, developed by Treyarch. It is set during the Cold War and features covert operations and historical events such as the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Vietnam War. It sold over 31 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
The eighth game in the series, developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games. It is a direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and concludes the Modern Warfare storyline. It sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012)
The ninth game in the series, developed by Treyarch. It is a direct sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops and features two interconnected storylines: one set in the Cold War era and one set in 2025. It sold over 29 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013)
The tenth game in the series, developed by Infinity Ward. It is set in an alternate timeline where a global cataclysm has changed the balance of power and a mysterious group called Ghosts fights against a new world order. It sold over 28 million copies worldwide
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)
The eleventh game in the series, developed by Sledgehammer Games. It is set in 2054 and features futuristic weapons and technology such as exoskeletons and drones. It sold over 21 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015)
The twelfth game in the series, developed by Treyarch. It is a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops II and features a dystopian setting where cybernetics and artificial intelligence have become widespread. It sold over 26 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016)
The thirteenth game in the series, developed by Infinity Ward. It is set in the distant future and features space combat and interplanetary warfare. It sold over 13 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: WWII (2017)
The fourteenth game in the series, developed by Sledgehammer Games. It is a return to the World War II setting and features historical battles such as D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. It sold over 19 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018)
The fifteenth game in the series, developed by Treyarch. It is a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops III and features three main modes: multiplayer, zombies, and blackout (a battle royale mode). It sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Mobile (2019)
The first mobile game in the series, developed by TiMi Studios. It is a free-to-play game that features various modes and maps from previous Call of Duty games. It has over 500 million downloads worldwide.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is a reboot of the Modern Warfare sub-series and was released on October 25, 2019. It sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Call of Duty: Warzone (2020)
Battle royale game developed by Infinity Ward and Raven Software and published by Activision. It was released on March 10, 2020 and is integrated with Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War. It has over 100 million players.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020)
Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software and published by Activision. It is a sequel to Black Ops (2010) and was released on November 13, 2020. It sold over 5.7 million units in its first month.
Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021)
Developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. It is set during World War II and was released on November 5, 2021. It sold over 4 million units in its first week.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
This game was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is a sequel to Modern Warfare (2019) and was released on October 28, 2022. It crossed $1 billion in sales in its first 10 days.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and DMZ (2022)
The two free-to-play battle royale games developed by Raven Software and published by Activision. They were launched in late 2022 as standalone titles, also integrated with Modern Warfare II.
Call of Duty 2023
Call of Duty fans have a lot to look forward to in 2023, as Activision has confirmed that there will be a full, all-new game in the franchise this year. The game will be a continuation of last year’s rebooted Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2234, which was a huge success and became the fastest-selling game to hit $1 billion in franchise history.
The game will feature a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes, and will be led by Infinity Ward, the original developer of Modern Warfare. However, it looks like not all platforms will get to enjoy the new Call of Duty game, as Microsoft’s promise to put Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch has been met with skepticism by regulators and technical challenges by developers.
