A 2007 first-person shooter by Infinity Ward that moved the Call of Duty series from WWII to contemporary conflict and reshaped console multiplayer.
Origin
Directed by Jason West and Vince Zampella, Modern Warfare departed from the series’ WWII setting in favor of present-day conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The single-player campaign drew comparisons to Tom Clancy thrillers.
Multiplayer
The game’s competitive multiplayer introduced unlocks, killstreak rewards, and the perk system. These features became the dominant template for online shooters across the next decade.
Legacy
Modern Warfare sold over 16 million copies and revitalized the Call of Duty franchise. Its sequel, Modern Warfare 2 (2009), broke entertainment sales records and established Call of Duty as an annual mass-market behemoth.
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