Call of Duty Series – Chronological Overview

Explore the Call of Duty franchise, from its 2003 origins to today’s modern releases, highlighting all main games, spin-offs, and expansions.

The early years of Call of Duty: World War II settings, groundbreaking multiplayer, and cinematic campaigns that set new FPS standards.

Call of Duty (2003)

The franchise begins with intense WWII battles and cinematic storytelling.

Call of Duty 2 (2005)

Improved graphics, larger battles, and enhanced AI.

Call of Duty 3 (2006)

WWII combat on consoles with immersive campaign and multiplayer.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)

Introduced modern settings, online multiplayer revolution, and cinematic gameplay.

Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

Return to WWII, new zombie mode, and co-op gameplay.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

Expanded multiplayer and cinematic modern-day campaigns.

Modern warfare and futuristic settings, refined multiplayer, and global storylines dominated this period.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

Cold War espionage with gripping narrative and multiplayer innovations.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

Epic conclusion to MW storyline with intense global combat.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012)

Futuristic warfare, branching storylines, and advanced multiplayer modes.

Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013)

New characters and storylines with enhanced graphics and multiplayer maps.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)

Futuristic exosuits, vertical mobility, and modern combat innovations.

The mid-2010s brought more advanced warfare, space combat, and cooperative zombie experiences.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015)

Futuristic combat, expanded multiplayer, and intricate campaign design.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016)

Space battles, advanced weaponry, and cinematic storytelling.

Call of Duty: WWII (2017)

Return to classic WWII settings with cinematic single-player.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018)

Focus on multiplayer and battle royale mode, no traditional campaign.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)

Reboot of MW series with realistic modern combat and cinematic story.

Current era: Cross-platform gameplay, Warzone, and next-gen multiplayer experiences define the franchise today.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020)

Campaign, multiplayer, and integration with Warzone for seamless experience.

Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021)

WWII setting with cinematic campaign and robust multiplayer.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)

Next-gen gameplay, enhanced graphics, and global conflicts storyline.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023)

The latest in MW saga, continuing cinematic and multiplayer innovations.