If you are a fan of first-person shooter games, you have probably played or heard of Call of Duty, one of the most popular and influential franchises in the genre. But do you know the history of this series, and how it evolved from a World War II simulator to a futuristic warfare saga? In this article, we will take you on a journey through all the Call of Duty games in order of release, and highlight their main features, innovations and achievements. Let's get started!
The first Call of Duty game was released in 2003 by Activision and developed by Infinity Ward, a studio founded by former employees of Medal of Honor developer 2015 Inc. The game was set in World War II and followed the stories of three soldiers: an American paratrooper, a British commando and a Soviet infantryman. The game was praised for its realistic graphics, sound effects and gameplay, as well as its cinematic presentation and immersive atmosphere. The game also introduced some features that would become staples of the series, such as the ability to aim down sights, the use of grenades and the health regeneration system.
The success of the first game spawned several sequels and spin-offs, each with its own setting, story and gameplay mechanics. Here is the list of all the Call of Duty games in order of release, along with their release dates and platforms:
- Call of Duty (2003) - PC, Mac, N-Gage
- Call of Duty: Finest Hour (2004) - PS2, Xbox, GameCube
- Call of Duty 2 (2005) - PC, Xbox 360, Mac
- Call of Duty 2: Big Red One (2005) - PS2, Xbox, GameCube
- Call of Duty 3 (2006) - PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii
- Call of Duty: Roads to Victory (2007) - PSP
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) - PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii
- Call of Duty: World at War (2008) - PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS
- Call of Duty: World at War: Final Fronts (2008) - PS2
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) - PC, PS3, Xbox 360
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized (2009) - DS
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition (2009) - Wii
- Call of Duty: Classic (2009) - PS3, Xbox 360
- Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) - PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS
- Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified (2012) - PS Vita
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) - PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Defiance (2011) - DS
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012) - PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U
- Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013) - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014) - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015) - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
(Only multiplayer and zombies' modes available on last-gen consoles)
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016) - PC, PS4, Xbox One
(Includes remastered version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare)
- Call of Duty: WWII (2017) - PC, PS4, Xbox One
(Includes Nazi Zombies mode)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018) - PC, PS4, Xbox One
(Includes Blackout battle royale mode)
- Call of Duty: Mobile (2019) - Android, iOS
(Free-to-play game with various modes and maps from previous games)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) - PC, PS4, Xbox One
(Reboot of the Modern Warfare sub-series)
- Call of Duty: Warzone (2020) - PC, PS4, Xbox One
(Free-to-play standalone battle royale game based on Modern Warfare)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
(Direct sequel to Black Ops)
- Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021) - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
(Set in World War II with a new campaign, multiplayer and zombies' mode)
As you can see, the Call of Duty series has covered a wide range of historical and fictional scenarios, from the past to the present to the future. Each game has its own unique features, such as the killstreaks, the perks, the prestige system, the zombies' mode, the battle royale mode and more. The series has also attracted millions of fans and players around the world and has become one of the best-selling and most influential video game franchises of all time.
We hope you enjoyed this article and learned something new about the Call of Duty games. If you are interested in playing or replaying any of these games, you can find them on various platforms and online stores. And if you are looking forward to the next installment of the series, stay tuned for more news and updates. Until then, happy gaming!
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