Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game franchise published by Activision. It focuses on World War II, modern warfare, and futuristic warfare settings and gameplay.
Call of Duty is one of the most popular first-person shooter franchises in video game history. Originally focused on World War II settings, the series has expanded into modern warfare and even futuristic/sci-fi settings over its 19 mainline entries and numerous spinoff titles.
Gameplay is fast-paced and focused on quick reflexes and strategies. Players take on the role of infantry soldiers and utilize a variety of period-authentic firearms and equipment. Multiplayer modes allow players to compete against others online in team deathmatch and objective-based games.
Some of the most acclaimed Call of Duty titles include the early World War II games like Call of Duty 2; the Modern Warfare series reinventing the franchise with a contemporary setting; and the Black Ops games taking the series into deniable operations and covert wars. The most recent titles, Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II continue the traditions of realistic gameplay and cinematic quality.
With its gripping single-player campaigns, iconic multiplayer modes, and continual updates and support from Activision, the Call of Duty series has earned its reputation as one of the marquee first-person shooter franchises in gaming.