That would make Call of Duty the second-highest selling video game franchise of all time, second only to Mario.
The first-person shooter saw a peak of over 306,000 concurrent players on Steam over its first weekend, surpassing Modern Warfare 2 and 3's launch numbers.
It's been claimed that Microsoft is preparing an announcement related to past Call of Duty titles at its summer showcase.
The hub will support Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 3, and Warzone, allowing players to access all their content in one place.
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 hopes to celebrate 50 years of hip hop by bringing two influential stars from the genre to the game.
Reports have previously claimed that the game, which is being developed primarily by Sledgehammer, was originally supposed to be paid DLC for Modern Warfare 2.
The update brings with it Starlight, Black Noir, and Homelander from The Boys, along with other features such as playing battle royale on the Vondel map and a new Gulag.
The multiplayer design director behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has responded to fan criticisms of the Santa Sena map.
Microsoft believes that, with some optimisation, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 should run just fine on the Nintendo Switch.
The shooter will carry over maps and modes from the 2022 instalment, while also introducing its own new single player and multiplayer content, a new report has claimed.
Microsoft President Brad Smith says the new deal offered to Sony is better for PlayStation than the existing one.
"We are committed to providing long term equal access to Call of Duty on other gaming platforms," the company says.
The second season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 is almost here, and with it, a new battle pass.
New report claims the project initially started as paid Modern Warfare 2 DLC, but changed scope during development and is now expected to be a full new premium title.
When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Season 2 update goes live in February, it will also bring back the fan-favourite Hardcore mode.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 will be kicking off their much-anticipated second season in the middle of February.
They're followed by Madden NFL 23, God of War Ragnarok, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Call of Duty was also the best-selling game for the month of December.
Meanwhile, to no one's surprise, FIFA 23 was the best-selling game of the year in the United Kingdom.
Battle Royale has also seen some changes, with more Buy Stations and the chance of multiple circles appearing reduced from 33 to 15 percent.
Available until December 19th, the trial provides access to four multiplayer modes and three maps, including the new Shipment.
As part of a new offer by Microsoft to Sony, Call of Duty games might start showing up on PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
Infinity Ward's shooter also topped US charts for the month, followed by God of War Ragnarok, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers.
It sees Captain Price, Gaz, and Farah venturing into an underground section teeming with enemies, waterways, and much more.
Microsoft president Brad Smith has confirmed details of a recent report that claimed that the company has offered a longer-term deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.
A spinoff campaign focused on Modern Warfare fan favourite character Ghost is claimed to be in development.
Black Friday discounts saw a number of other games seeing increased sales as well, including the likes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and more.
In its newest defense against Sony's statements, Microsoft has claimed that Call of Duty players aren't that special, and don't do much to drive platform adoption.
The recently-launched sequel to Call of Duty's Battle Royale seems to be having a strange bug that ignores the fact that it should be free-to-play.
Xbox has apparently offered Sony a long-term deal, offering to continue bringing Call of Duty to PlayStation for at least 10 years.
Check out all the goodies you can look forward to if you decide to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone 2.0 on your PS4 or PS5.
A new Battle Pass with a new format, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat in Warzone 2.0 and DMZ, three new weapons, and balance changes are live.
A reecnt update has sneakily added in a unique control scheme to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, allowing players to use gyro aiming.
The new Battle Pass will be built around a combat map that players will be able to navigate freely, targeting specific rewards.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Microsoft will have "no issues" with "a longer-term commitment that Sony would be comfortable with."
Santa Monica Studio's sequel is the second biggest boxed game launch in the UK this year, with 51 percent higher sales than its predecessor.
Bayonetta 3, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, NHL 23, and more also ranked in the top 20 best-selling titles for the month.
A reimagined version of the map Shoot House – which originally debuted in 2019's Modern Warfare – will be one of two new maps added to the game.
In just two weeks, Infinity Ward's sequel has nearly outsold last year's title across Europe. It's already the third-best-selling title of 2022.
Other additions include persistent Prestige progression, several new weapons, a new Spec Ops mission, and more.
Activision says the new Battle Pass system will allow players to have "more choices and more agency than ever before."
However, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier re-affirms this is a paid expansion for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which is "supposed to have lots of content."
Activision and Infinity Ward's newest shooter is continuing to break sales records, and is the fastest-selling Call of Duty game to date.
Sales are up by over 40 percent compared to last year's entry. Meanwhile, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, and more see sales increases.
Activision will be unveiling the next Call of Duty battle royale experience and the new extraction-based mode later this week.
Updates to weapon balance will be revealed ahead of Season 1. It goes live along with Warzone 2.0 and DMZ on November 16th.
Ranked play will bring competitive modes, ranked skill divisions, expanded leaderboards and rewards, and much more.
Bayonetta 3 sells over 41,000 units in its first week, Star Ocean: The Divine Force sells over 44,000, and Call of Duty sells over 42,000.
Infinity Ward's sequel now has the top-selling opening weekend for the franchise, along with new records for unique players and hours played.
"As long as there is a PlayStation out there to ship to, our intent is that we continue to ship Call of Duty on PlayStation," says Phil Spencer.
Developed by Infinity Ward, the sequel to Modern Warfare (2019) is currently available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC.
Modern Warfare 2 is the series' biggest launch in the region since its 2019 predecessor, while Bayonetta 3's physical launch sales are marginally better than Bayonetta 2's.
The crashes affect those with more than five attachments tuned. Those with a tuned attachment will have to unequip and equip it again to use it.
An amusing misprint has seen the shooter's physical Xbox copies in Canada call Call of Duty the best-selling franchise on PlayStation.
Meanwhile, PS4 and PS5 players can choose to play only with each other instead of dealing with potential cheaters on PC.
Tweaks have been made to lighting and contrast to improve enemy visibility, while teammate footstep audio has been reduced.
The PS5 disc for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 doesn't even include the data for the game's single player campaign. Everything will have to be downloaded.
Going by Microsoft's statement against UK's Competition and Markets Authority, it could be a while before we see Call of Duty games on Xbox or PC Game Pass.
Along with Military Ranks, players level up Weapon Platforms and Special Ops Kits. There are also Daily and Milestone Challenges to complete.
Digital pre-orders gain early access to the campaign tomorrow at 10 AM PT. Xbox players can also pre-order the full game starting today.
A GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 6800 XT, 16 GB RAM, and a Core i9-9900K or Ryzen 9 3900X are required to run the game at 4K/Ultra settings.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will feature some endgame activities for those that enjoy the Special Ops mode, with the first one being a raid coming in December.
Those playing the shooter on PlayStation and Xbox consoles will not need to link accounts with phone numbers.
Footballer names like Messi and Neymar have also been discovered in the game's files, which could mean their inclusion as new Operators.
Similar to Overwatch 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will also place restrictions on linking with prepaid phone numbers.
Developed by Beenox, the PC version sports a search bar to help players locate specific options amid all of the settings.
Allegedly, nearly all maps from 2009's Modern Warfare 2 will be included, in addition to other classic maps from Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games.
It's out on October 28th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC, with digital pre-orders receiving early access to the campaign.
The recent multiplayer beta had the most players, hours and matches played across all platforms, making it "one for the record books."
Exclusive to PlayStation Direct, the bundle will launch on October 28th for $560 and includes the game's Cross-Gen Bundle.
Infinity Ward continues to "fine-tune perk flow" heading into launch, set for October 28th on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC.
Details on the first Raid, which seems to take place on its own map, have been revealed with additional info reportedly datamined from the beta.
Infinity Ward has worked "very hard" on the systems, noting that storage and going back and forth between title menus has been "hotly debated."
Various crashes, exploits, lighting issues, and bugs related to Gunsmith progression have also been fixed heading into the next beta phase.
PlayStation Store pre-orders also receive the Oni Operator and a high-level Weapon Blueprint, exclusive to PlayStation platforms till October 2023.
New tools like the Inflatable Decoy, Tac Cam and Shock Stick have been added. There are also new mechanics like ledge hang, diving, and much more.
The new receiver category allows for unlocking attachments that become available for all weapons within the same platform.
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan has given a public statement in which he says that Microsoft has only offered to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for three years beyond the company's existing agreement with ...
The $99.99 special edition includes access to previous and current-gen versions of the game, the Season 1 Battle Pass, and cosmetic packs.
Microsoft Gaming CEO reiterates commitment to release the "same version" of Call of Duty on PlayStation on the same day as other platforms.
Check out a short new trailer that highlights one of the levels from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign, titled Tower.
The sequel launches on October 28th, but those who want to experience the campaign can pre-order digitally for up to 1-week early access.
With an industrial cement factory as its setting, the map allows players to venture to the center for some action or hang back.
The beta promises a variety of different-sized maps, modes, and "Progression experiences" that go beyond the "Core 6v6 experience."
The Call of Duty: Next showcase will also provide information on Call of Duty: Warzone on mobile along with some "redacted" info and surprises.
Though the company doesn't say what form that will take. Previous reports have alleged that a new paid Call of Duty game won't be released next year.
Activision has revealed that Q2 2022 saw a dip in the monthly active users, as well as general revenue for the company's games.
"Call of Duty is overly entrenched, so that no rival – no matter how relevant – can catch up," Sony tells regulatory bodies in relation to Microsoft's looming acquisition of Activision.
The multiplayer beta will reportedly take place mid-late September with marketing ramping up significantly after, as per insider Tom Henderson.
Leading up to its October release, some of the details for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer features have been leaked. The leaks include Perks, Killstreaks, and game modes.
PlayStation players will allegedly get access starting September 15, while PC and Xbox players can begin joining in a week later.
Sources speaking to insider Tom Henderson refute recent rumors that the PvEvP mode will be free-to-play and launch in 2023.
Details, images, and concept art on the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Treyarch's 2024 instalment have emerged from a recent leak.
The upcoming first person shooter's Amazon listing seems to have let slip that its open beta will go live on August 15- though PlayStation players will get access before that.
Though there will be some light damage mechanics involved, Infinity Ward confirms destruction won't be implemented in the shooter's multiplayer department.
The first person shooter's extended gameplay debut showcases familiarly intense shootouts, impressive visuals, and more.
Players may be able to equip 4-5 attachments for each weapon. Fine tuning attachments will provide "positive and negative effects."
Since launching in 2020, Call of Duty: Warzone has had over 125 million players. Over 3,000 people are working on the franchise currently.
Hostage and Knockout are the new 6v6 round-based modes, the former involving hostage rescue and the latter focused on capturing a bag of cash.
Along with costing $70 on PC, the PS4 and Xbox One versions are also currently only available for $70 as part of the Cross-Gen Bundle.
Beenox is confirmed to be developing the PC version. It's also providing additional support along with Raven Software, High Moon, Toys for Bob, and more.
Out on October 28th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC, the shooter features new gun handling, a new Gunsmith and much more.
New trailer leaks ahead of its worldwide reveal today at 10 AM PT. When live, pre-orders will provide early access to the open beta.
Following the worldwide reveal on June 8th, the "world premiere gameplay level" will likely offer a more extensive walkthrough.
Call of Duty's PC presence has been restricted to Battle.net for years, but it's looking like the series will finally be returning to Steam soon.
The shooter is slated to launch on October 28th. Data-mining indicates releases on Xbox One and PS4 along with current-gen consoles and PC.
Removed from the store page in question but still present in Steam's CDN, the artwork could indicate a Steam release for the 2022 title.
An announcement is allegedly planned for the upcoming State of Play presentation, or perhaps even before that.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and Treyarch's next game in the series are reportedly included in the deal.
This year's Call of Duty won't be skipping previous-gen platforms with the open beta allegedly coming to PS4 and PS5.
A bizarre new trailer focuses on artwork canvas for the upcoming shooter in a cargo shipyard, which also confirms its release date.
Players will allegedly be able to earn skins, blueprints, and more in DMZ, which will also be usable in other multiplayer modes and Warzone 2.
The first person shooter will allegedly reveal campaign gameplay in June, followed by a multiplayer reveal in August.
The sequel to 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot is currently in the works at Infinity Ward and due out later this year.
The sequel to 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot is in development at Infinity Ward, and due out later this year.
Infinity Ward could be gearing up for a full reveal of the next Call of Duty, which is confirmed to be a sequel to 2019's Modern Warfare.
Both games are "designed together from the ground-up" and will use a new engine, with the Warzone sequel being billed as "a massive evolution of battle royale."
Activision Blizzard's Q4 earnings report has revealed that the next Call of Duty will be developed by Infinity Ward, as per leaks.
Noted insider Tom Henderson claims that as opposed to Call of Duty's usual November launch window, this year's game will be out in October.
Insider Tom Henderson also reports that based on pre-alpha footage, development is progressing better than previous titles.
Warren Kole, who portrayed Uncharted 4 villain Rafe Adler, will have a role to play in next year's Call of Duty instalment.
Another leak for next year's Call of Duty game has provided potential new details on the game's multiplayer component.
Newly leaked details suggest that next year's Call of Duty game, rumoured to be a Modern Warfare sequel, will go all-in on realism and player choice.
Infinity Ward's 2022 shooter will allegedly tell the story of US special forces fighting a covert war against Columbian drug cartels.
