The Ultimate Guide to the Call of Duty Release Timeline

From the Original to Modern Warfare II

Pre-Modern Era (2003-2009)

The Call of Duty franchise began in 2003 with the release of its namesake title. The early games in the series were set during World War II and quickly gained popularity for their immersive gameplay and intense multiplayer modes.

Key releases in this era include:

• Call of Duty (2003)
• Call of Duty 2 (2005)
• Call of Duty 3 (2006)
• Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
• Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

Modern Era (2009-2019)

The release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 marked a turning point for the franchise. The game introduced a more modern setting and a focus on tactical gameplay. This era also saw the introduction of the popular Zombies mode.

Key releases in this era include:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012)
• Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013)
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015)
• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016)
• Call of Duty: WWII (2017)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018)

Modern Warfare Reboot and Beyond (2019-Present)

In 2019, the Call of Duty franchise was rebooted with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This game marked a return to the more realistic and tactical gameplay of the early Modern Warfare games.

Key releases in this era include:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
• Call of Duty: Warzone (2020)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020)
• Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)

FAQs

When was the first Call of Duty game released?

The first Call of Duty game was released in 2003.

What is the most popular Call of Duty game?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) is the most popular Call of Duty game, selling over 25 million copies worldwide.

When is the next Call of Duty game coming out?

The next Call of Duty game is scheduled to be released in 2024.