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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision in 2019.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a 2019 first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward. It is a soft reboot of the Modern Warfare sub-series set in a realistic modern conflict.

What it is

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a first-person shooter with a military setting. It includes a single-player campaign, competitive multiplayer, and co-operative Special Ops modes. The game was released on October 25, 2019 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Story and setting

The campaign follows CIA and British SAS forces as they battle the terrorist group Al-Qatala in the fictional Republic of Urzikstan. The plot centres on stolen chlorine gas and escalating regional conflict involving Russian forces.

Series context

This title reboots the Modern Warfare sub-series, separating it from the timeline of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007). It is the sixteenth main entry in the Call of Duty franchise and uses a modern-day setting rather than a historical one.

In short

  • Released on October 25, 2019 for Windows, PS4, and Xbox One
  • Soft reboot of the Modern Warfare sub-series
  • Campaign set in a fictional modern conflict with chemical weapons
  • Includes single-player, multiplayer, and co-operative modes

Quick questions

What kind of game is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare?
It is a first-person shooter with a military setting, featuring campaign, multiplayer, and co-operative modes.
When was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare released?
It was released on October 25, 2019.
Is this the same as Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?
No. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is a separate game and a reboot of the Modern Warfare sub-series.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty:_Modern_Warfare_(2019_video_game)
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release date, platforms, genre, reboot status, and campaign setting
  2. Call of Duty — https://callofduty.com/modernwarfare
    Supports: Official game description, gameplay features, and campaign premise
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty
    Supports: Series placement, release date, and reboot context