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Call of Duty: Ghosts

Call of Duty: Ghosts is a 2013 first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Call of Duty: Ghosts is a 2013 first-person shooter and the tenth main instalment in the Call of Duty series, set in an alternate future where a weakened United States fights a technologically superior global power.

What it is

Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Call of Duty: Ghosts was released on November 5, 2013 for Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Wii U. It includes a single-player campaign, competitive multiplayer, and the cooperative Extinction mode.

Campaign and setting

The campaign follows the Walker family and the Ghosts special operations unit as they resist the Federation, a technologically advanced enemy. Set in an alternate timeline after a major catastrophe, the story is told through cinematic, scripted missions.

Multiplayer and Extinction

Multiplayer offers standard class-based competitive matches with maps, perks, and customization. Extinction is a four-player cooperative mode where players fight alien creatures, defend objectives, and destroy hives, replacing the series' earlier zombie-style mode.

In short

  • Tenth main Call of Duty game, released November 5, 2013
  • Alternate future where the U.S. is weakened and fights the Federation
  • Includes campaign, multiplayer, and cooperative Extinction mode
  • Released on multiple platforms including PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Canadian angle

Call of Duty: Ghosts was released in Canada alongside other major markets in November 2013 and is part of a long-running franchise with a substantial Canadian player base.

Quick questions

What is Call of Duty: Ghosts about?
It is about a weakened United States fighting to survive after a major catastrophe, with the Ghosts special operations unit resisting a technologically superior enemy.
What is Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction mode?
Extinction is a four-player cooperative mode where players fight alien enemies, defend objectives, and destroy hives or complete map-specific tasks.
Is COD Ghosts good?
Reviews were mixed, with praise often directed at multiplayer and Extinction, while the campaign and lack of innovation were common criticisms.

Sources

  1. Activision — https://www.callofduty.com/ghosts
    Supports: Official game description, setting, and Extinction mode details.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Ghosts
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release date, platforms, game modes, and series position.
  3. Call of Duty Wiki — https://callofduty.fandom.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Ghosts
    Supports: Setting summary, Ghosts faction premise, and Extinction overview.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/05/call-of-duty-ghosts-review
    Supports: General critical reception, campaign premise, and multiplayer praise.