Call of Duty has become one of the most successful video game franchises in history. With a groundbreaking first-person shooter experience in the original game, a highly popular multiplayer mode, and the recent success of Warzone, it’s safe to say that COD has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry for nearly two decades.
While the series has explored a wide range of warfare from World War II to futuristic conflicts in the year 2187, the games have not followed a specific chronological order. Players have been taken across different eras with each annual release, often revisiting the same conflicts from various perspectives through sequels and remakes.
Keeping track of the extensive COD history can be challenging. If you’re interested in diving into the world of Call of Duty, we’ve compiled a list of all the COD games in both release date order and chronological order within the series.
All Call of Duty games in release order
Since 2003, there has been a new Call of Duty release every year, a frequency typically seen in sports game franchises like NBA 2K and Madden NFL. While some fans celebrate this consistent release schedule, others feel that the franchise may need a break from the annual cycle to innovate.
Below is a comprehensive list of all Call of Duty games released over the years, organized by year.
All Call of Duty games in chronological order
Starting with World War II, the Call of Duty series has explored various historical and fictional conflicts over the years. While the games haven’t covered wars before WWII, they have ventured into different eras, including Cold War settings, 2010s-based fictional wars, and even futuristic warfare scenarios set centuries ahead.
If you’re interested in experiencing the full spectrum of military conflicts depicted in Call of Duty games, here’s a list of the main titles in chronological order. This list focuses on major releases and excludes smaller mobile games and re-releases.
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