The Call of Duty series has enjoyed widescale success following the release of its first title back in October 2003. Having gone through developer changes over the years, the latest game in the franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, has been developed by Infinity Ward, who played a part in the creation of the award-winning Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

As a result, we’re going to look at how this year’s game is well placed to enjoy success on the next-gen consoles.

Rewards

Much like many other popular video games, Infinity Ward focuses on implementing elements of incentivized gaming into their latest title. Because there is a heightened demand for live streaming on platforms such as Twitch, Activision, the game’s publisher, sought to reward gamers for watching their favorite streamers play Modern Warfare. By opting to sign up for a Call of Duty account and then linking it to Twitch, drop-enabled streams will become accessible. Through continued watching, numerous rewards are added to your inventory that will be available for in-game use upon returning to play Modern Warfare. Additionally, aside from being rewarded for supporting the community, this element also increases the degree of variety that is on offer. 

Throughout the video game and iGaming sectors, bonuses and increased variation have become central to the approaches of many developments. Within the traditional console market, FIFA Ultimate Team users receive free coins or packs as a reward for their weekly participation. Meanwhile, in the iGaming sector, variety is just as essential as incentivized promotions. At sites like ComeOn, online bingo players can enjoy different gift items across various devices, along with the option to enjoy unique styles of the traditional numbers game. With 30, 80 and 90-ball variants on offer, including U-Pick’em BINGO and Table Bingo, much like in Modern Warfare, players are rewarded for communal participation in the form of Bingo Bucks and jackpot kickstarters.

In-Game Components

Following the success of other titles within the genre such as Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in recent times, Call of Duty have evolved to meet the new demands of their target market. In addition to retaining many of the game’s most popular online modes like Domination and Search and Destroy, they have also included new options that are likely to interest the franchise’s contemporary market.

While the title’s single-play campaign has changed, the different styles guarantee enjoyment within any given mode. Regarding the new online options, Ground War allows for a 64-player lobby which results in an action-packed experience. Moreover, the Gunfight element is likely to appeal to those who prefer a more strategic approach to their first person shooters. As the game mode has been developed in a 2v2 format, the intensity will be retained without compromising enjoyment levels.

Developed with Ambitions of Success

In the eyes of many in the gaming world, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has returned the franchise to the previous heights that Black Ops, Modern Warfare 2 and World at War achieved. Ultimately, the incentivized nature of the game, combined with its stunning visuals and immense variety, perfectly place the title to achieve real success.