Call of Duty is a highly popular first-person shooter military video game series published by Activision, starting in 2003. The series initially focused on World War II but later expanded to modern settings with the Modern Warfare sub-series. The latest released title is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (October 2024), with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 scheduled for release in November 2025. The franchise includes multiple multiplayer modes, battle royale like Call of Duty: Warzone, and seasonal content updates. There is also a mobile version, Call of Duty: Mobile, which offers fast-paced FPS action on phones with multiplayer, battle royale, and various customizable features. Additionally, there are plans for a live-action Call of Duty film by Paramount Pictures and Microsoft-owned Activision. The franchise is also notable for its nonprofit, the Call of Duty Endowment, which helps find employment for U.S. military veterans.
