Complete List of Call of Duty Games in Chronological Order
The Call of Duty (CoD) series has become a cornerstone of the first-person shooter genre since its inception in 2003. Developed initially by Infinity Ward and later joined by other studios such as Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games, the CoD franchise has expanded beyond its World War II roots to explore modern warfare, futuristic battles, and even space. Here’s a look at the complete list of Call of Duty games in chronological order of their release.
Original World War II Games
- Call of Duty (2003)
- Call of Duty 2 (2005)
- Call of Duty 3 (2006)
- Call of Duty: World at War (2008)
Modern Warfare Series
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) – Reboot
Black Ops Series
- Call of Duty: World at War (2008) – Introduction of Black Ops story arc
- Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020)
Ghost and Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)
Infinite Warfare and Warzone
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016)
- Call of Duty: Warzone (2020) – A free-to-play battle royale game
Alternate Reality Games
- Call of Duty: WW2 (2017)
- Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021)
Throughout the years, the Call of Duty franchise has also included a variety of stand-alone expansions, mobile games, and special editions that dive deeper into the narratives of its world. Notable mentions include the Zombies game mode, initially introduced in Call of Duty: World at War and has since become a staple of the series, offering a cooperative gameplay experience against hordes of zombies.
From its historical origins to speculative future theaters of war, the Call of Duty series has grown in scope and scale to arguably become the most recognizable name in the first-person shooter market. Whether it’s the gritty realism of its campaign missions or the fast-paced action of its multiplayer mode, CoD continues to redefine the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide.