US Edition‘Call of Duty’ No Longer Getting Back-To-Back Releases Following ‘Black Ops 7’s Disappointing Launch
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Activision to change release strategy for Call of Duty, as new data suggests player count has halved in 12 months
Activision has announced it will no longer ship back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare or Black Ops games, as new data shared with GamesIndustry.biz indicates significant underperformance by the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Modern Warfare and Black Ops, the most popular Call of Duty sub-series, will now have longer intervals between each new installment. For the second time, Call of Duty has seen its two biggest sub-series released year after year, with critical reception falling short of expectations. In 2023, we saw Modern Warfare III follow up on 2022's Modern Warfare II, and now it's Black Ops 7's turn, directly following last year's Black Ops 6. The annual rel…
Call of Duty gives fans a sneak peek at Black Ops 7 and signals a new direction for the series
Call of Duty is making waves again, and this time it's speaking directly to its fans. After months of community feedback, the developers behind the franchise have outlined their plans for Black Ops 7, addressing long-standing concerns, promising meaningful updates, and signalling a shift in how the series will evolve from here.A big part of that shift is the decision to stop releasing Modern Warfare and Black Ops games back to back. Activision s…
Faced with the disappointing reception of Black Ops 7, Activision announces a major change of strategy for its flagship franchise. The publisher ends the consecutive annual releases for its sub-series such as Black Ops and Modern Warfare, promising a unique experience and a stronger innovation each year.
Call of Duty won't have back-to-back releases of Black Ops or Modern Warfare
Activision acknowledges "the franchise has not met your expectations fully." Activision Blizzard has acknowledged that Call of Duty Black Ops 7 “has not met [players’] expectations fully,” and has promised it will no longer ship back-to-back releases of Black Ops and Modern Warfare iterations year-on-year. “Thank you for all for the feedback we have received over the last few months,” the publisher said in a statement. “Call of Duty has enjoyed …
‘Call of Duty’ No Longer Getting Back-To-Back Releases Following ‘Black Ops 7’s Disappointing Launch
Activision / Call of Duty Activision is reading the writing on the wall after Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s disappointing launch and lackluster critical reception, and has made a sound decision regarding the video game franchise’s back-to-back release window. COD fans don’t expect any more multiple back-to-back releases of Black Ops or Modern Warfare games. Activision and the numerous studios involved with the games reached their decision after tw…
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