Call of Duty remains a powerhouse in the video game world, with over 45 titles released since its debut. The core main series includes 17 games—one tailored for mobile—with others as spin-offs and expansions. As dedicated gaming enthusiasts tracking the franchise's evolution, we've compiled this authoritative list highlighting release dates, platforms, developers, and sales figures for each entry.
Launched in 2003 alongside rivals like Battlefield 1942, Call of Duty revolutionized first-person shooters. Dive into the main series below.
The original Call of Duty kicked off the franchise, immersing players in World War II through British, American, and Soviet campaigns. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, it delivers gripping single-player and multiplayer experiences.
Release date: October 29, 2003
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: Infinity Ward
Worldwide sales: 4.5 million copies
A landmark sequel, Call of Duty 2 marked the franchise's debut on Xbox 360. It features four characters across four campaigns with 27 missions, enhanced graphics, grenade indicators, new maps, and regenerating health. Single- and multiplayer modes shine.
Release date: November 11, 2008
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii
Developer: Treyarch
Worldwide sales: 5.9 million copies
Treyarch's first CoD entry introduced Wii and PS3 support, while closing the book on original Xbox. Innovations include throwable enemy grenades, 14 single-player campaigns with up to three soldier choices, and multiplayer with six modes and characters.
Release date: November 7, 2006
Supported platforms: PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii
Developer: Treyarch
Worldwide sales: 7.2 million copies
Breaking from WWII roots, this entry shifts to modern warfare with cutting-edge tech and weapons. It exploded in popularity, topping 2007 sales charts.
Release date: November 5, 2007
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
Developer: Infinity Ward
Worldwide sales: 15.7 million copies (by 2013)
Known as the Black Ops precursor, World at War returns to WWII's Eastern Front. Initially for PS3, PC, Xbox 360, and Wii, it expanded to DS and PS2. Upgraded audio, visuals, and content elevate the experience.
Release date: November 11, 2008
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer: Infinity Ward
Worldwide sales: 15.7 million copies (by 2013)
Continuing the Modern Warfare saga, players join special forces hunting a Russian ultranationalist leader. New playable characters, death streaks, and kill streaks add depth.
Release date: November 10, 2009
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: Infinity Ward
Worldwide sales: 25 million copies
Set in the 1960s Cold War, players embody a CIA operative in a tense narrative. Ports for DS and OS X followed. Key upgrades: interactive characters and in-game Call of Duty Points for weapons and customization.
Release date: November 9, 2010
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii
Developer: Treyarch
Worldwide sales: 30.4 million copies
Crafted by Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games, and Raven Software, this sequel picks up post-Modern Warfare 2, centering on Task Force 141 with evolved gameplay.
Release date: November 8, 2011
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer: Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer Games
Worldwide sales: 30.7 million copies
First CoD on Wii U, it spans 1980s and 2025 timelines. Adds competitive leagues for balanced multiplayer.
Release date: November 13, 2012
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer: Treyarch
Worldwide sales: 29.5 million copies
Set post-Middle East nuclear devastation, it offers 20 killstreaks, custom teams, new weapons, and 14 multiplayer modes.
Release date: November 5, 2013
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer: Infinity Ward
Worldwide sales: 28.8 million copies
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War requires 250GB of storage to run in 4K
Skipping Nintendo platforms, it features one single-player protagonist, 400+ multiplayer guns, and Exo survival mode.
Release date: November 4, 2014
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Worldwide sales: 21.7 million copies
Last gen-supported entry set in 2065 amid climate chaos. Players control cybernetic soldiers in a ravaged world.
Release date: November 6, 2015
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer: Treyarch
Worldwide sales: 26.7 million copies
A space-faring conflict for solar system control, with customizable weapons, new firearms, and Rig system upgrades akin to Black Ops III.
Release date: November 4, 2016
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Developer: Infinity Ward
Worldwide sales: 13.6 million copies
Reliving historic battles with the 1st Infantry Division across real European locales, emphasizing brotherhood and narrative depth.
Release date: November 3, 2017
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Worldwide sales: 19.8 million copies
Introduces battle royale mode plus three zombie maps (Alcatraz, Titanic enclaves). No traditional single-player campaign.
Release date: November 12, 2018
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Developer: Treyarch
Worldwide sales: 14.3 million copies
(Disclaimer: Worldwide sales may differ from actual figures.)
Reviving the series with expanded campaigns, Ground War multiplayer, cross-play, and co-op storytelling.
Release date: October 25, 2019
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Developer: Infinity Ward
Global sales: NA
Free-to-play hit by TiMi Studios, published by Activision and Garena. Boasts 100+ million Google Play downloads.
Release date: October 1, 2019
Supported platforms: Android, iOS
Developer: TiMi Studios
Global sales: NA
Free battle royale tied to 2019 Modern Warfare, no purchase required. Expands to next-gen.
Release date: March 10, 2020
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One, PS5 (TBA), Xbox Series X (TBA)
Developer: Infinity Ward, Raven Software
Global sales: NA
Sixth Black Ops installment by Treyarch, Raven Software, and Sledgehammer Games.
Release date: November 13, 2020
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X
Developer: Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software
Global sales: NA
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