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Call of Duty

Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision and first released in 2003.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Call of Duty is a first-person shooter franchise published by Activision since 2003. The series includes annual mainline entries and spin-offs, with its most recent release being Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on October 25, 2024.

What it is

Call of Duty is a long-running first-person shooter video game franchise. First released in 2003, it has expanded into a major yearly release cycle with multiple interconnected sub-series, notably Modern Warfare and Black Ops. The franchise also includes a free-to-play battle royale title, Call of Duty: Warzone.

Key sub-series

The two best-known branches are Modern Warfare and Black Ops. Each has its own storylines and settings but both form the core of the Call of Duty brand. These sub-series alternate with other entries, ensuring a steady cadence of new games.

Latest installment

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched on October 25, 2024, as the 21st main installment. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, it is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

In short

  • Call of Duty is a first-person shooter franchise published by Activision since 2003.
  • The series has annual mainline entries, with major sub-series Modern Warfare and Black Ops.
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the most recent mainline release, out October 25, 2024.
  • Warzone is a separate free-to-play battle royale title within the franchise.
Canadian angle

Call of Duty is widely played in Canada and is available on major console and PC platforms sold in the Canadian market. Canadian readers may also encounter franchise news through Xbox, PlayStation, and Windows gaming coverage.[1][4][5]

Quick questions

What is the new Call of Duty game 2024?
The new Call of Duty game for 2024 was Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, released on October 25, 2024.
Call of Duty Warzone update
Warzone receives ongoing live-service updates. On October 25, 2024, Activision and Xbox announced cloud gaming support for Warzone and related Call of Duty titles.
Call of Duty Black Ops vs Modern Warfare
Black Ops and Modern Warfare are the two best-known sub-series. They have separate continuities, each with its own characters, settings, and near-annual releases.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty
    Supports: Franchise overview, publisher, first release year, major sub-series, and the identification of Black Ops 6 as a mainline entry.
  2. Activision — https://www.activision.com/games/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-black-ops-6
    Supports: Official release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
  3. Xbox — https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/08/28/call-of-duty-next-2024-showcase-recap/
    Supports: Black Ops 6 launch timing and platform availability.
  4. Xbox — https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/10/14/call-of-duty-coming-to-cloud-october-25/
    Supports: Warzone and Modern Warfare III cloud-gaming support and October 25, 2024 timing.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Black_Ops_6
    Supports: Black Ops 6 release date, platforms, and its position as the 21st main installment.
  6. GameSpot — https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-2024-release-date-trailer-news/1100-6523361/
    Supports: Context that the franchise continued annual releases into 2024 and expectations around the 2024 title.