Call of Duty is one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time. Call of Duty has shattered records in sales of first-person shooter games, becoming the most successful game in the genre. They do not just top the charts in FPS games, though, as they also are in the top 5 of all video game franchises in any genre. This legacy has drawn a loyal following, and the games have defined not only the genre but the pop culture landscape as a whole.
Call of Duty Classics May Be Returning To Modern Consoles
Activision, the development company behind Call of Duty, has prided itself on consistent releases throughout the years. The very first game was released in 2003. Since that release, there has been a new mainline or remade entry put out every single year except for 2004. This has allowed for constant sales and a fan base that is loyal, dedicated, and committed. While parts of the games stay the same, they offer enough diversity to keep players returning over and over.
What has especially grown Call of Duty to the success it sees now is its unparalleled online multiplayer modes. It is this key point that makes the current rumor so exciting. It appears that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 have recently been rated by the Australian Classification Board. Many fans may not see this situation as meaningful, but if the board is rating the games, it likely indicates a release is imminent. Both games are marked as Activision Blizzard 2025 productions, and Modern Warfare 3 even references in-game purchases.
The ratings were specifically for a cross-generation version of each game, with both receiving an MA 15+ rating. These classic games were especially enjoyed by fans for the fantastic multiplayer mode, something that was removed in the recent remastered versions. When combined with the rumor from previous months that Modern Warfare 2 was coming to Xbox Game Pass, fans of the series are ecstatic about this new development. Having access to the heralded multiplayer on modern platforms would be an amazing opportunity for gamers and fans of online multiplayer FPS.
Final Thoughts
For Call of Duty to remain such a presence and pillar in pop culture, it has had to dedicate itself to consistency, reliability, and strong gameplay. Online multiplayer has to be perfected, and Modern Warfare 2 and 3 are two of the best entries to do it. While the information released thus far is intriguing, no official announcement has been made as far as bringing these classics to the new consoles. Until that rumor is confirmed, fans will have to enjoy the current releases while they hope and prepare for future announcements.
