Just one more match. Have you ever been ensnared by a late nightCall of Dutybinge, propelled by the inviting countdown clock seductively ushering in match after match? “Stay and play a little longer” it seems to whisper in counter to any thoughts of turning in. Transfixed by the challenge to make the next match better than the last, the minutes melt away into wee hours. As it turns out, you are not alone.
Gaming magnate,Activision, announced earlier this week that theCall of Dutygame franchise has now eclipsed staggering sales of over 400 million units for their collective of premium offerings. The landmark achievement spans the full legacy of the popular franchise; from the namesake original in 2003 through the release ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warlast fall.
Early versions of the addictive first-person shooter were set exclusively in a World War II environment. Thesevideo games, expressed through a historical lens, earned initial acclaim, but with a fervor limited to a niche audience.
However, the franchiseexploded in popularitywith 2007’sCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, which deployed familiar game mechanics in a more contemporary setting. As the top selling game for 2007, many consider this firstModern Warfareinstallment to be a turning point, launching the franchise towards its present day prominence.
In addition to touting their recent breakthrough in thepremium gaming market, Activision also boasted thatCall of Duty: Warzone, the publisher’s pioneering foray into the free-to-play market, has now attracted over 100 million players globally. The press release provided some rather compelling context about this milestone for the surging cross-platform product:
Likely to the satisfaction of the Activision marketing team, rumors have been swirling about the release of the next installment of the belovedCall of Dutyseries. While a new release for 2021 has indeed been confirmed, other details have been (perhaps intentionally) sparse.
Interestingly, it has been widely speculated that Activision maytake the series back to its rootswith the pending chapter paying tribute to the heroes of World War II. This conjecture has yet to be substantiated, but if last year’s rollout agenda preceding the release ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris any indication, more details on the setting and theme of the pending installment will likely be made available this summer. It is also probably safe to assume a characteristic fall release, which has long been favored to take advantage of the strong holiday market.
Until then, you will be in good company as you indulge in the vast library of existingCall of Dutytitles. you’re able to rest assured that hundreds of millions will have your back as you answer that call to duty. This news originated at theCall of Duty Blog.
