Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare officially announced

by Daniel Falconer | 3 May 2016

Yesterday (May 2), Activision officially unveiled the latest addition for their Call of Duty franchise in Infinite Warfare, a game which will see Call of Duty "return to its roots for a classic, epic battle fo two armies unlike anything seen before in the record-setting series."

Extended into the "vast expanse of our solar system", the story will be taken to places it's never been before. In addition, an Infinite Warfare Legacy Edition will be released including the return of 10 multiplayer maps and the full campaign from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, released in high-definition, published by Activision Publishing, Inc., and led by Infinity Ward.

A synopsis for the game promises the title will put "storytelling front and centre in a rich, immersive narrative... exploring the weight of leadership and its responsibilities. In a desperate time of overwhelming adversity, the player, as Captain of their own warship, must take command against a relentless enemy. Experienced soldiers are thrust into extraordinary circumstances that will test their training and reveal their true character as they learn to lead and to make the hard decisions necessary to achieve victory."

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CEO of Activision Publishing Eric Hirshberg commented: "This year, we're both honouring the heritage of Call of Duty while taking players to incredible new heights.

"Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is a bold, new vision from the studio that created the original Call of Duty and Modern Warfare and an adventure on an insanely epic scale that only Call of Duty could deliver. And Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is one of the most beloved games of all time, reborn for a new generation. We have lovingly remastered it with a whole new level of graphic fidelity and realism that wasn't possible when the original was released. It's going to be a great year for Call of Duty players."

Studio Head at Infinity Ward, Dave Stohl added: "With Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, we are taking Call of Duty to places fans have never experienced in the series.

"On one hand, this game is the kind of gritty, boots on the ground, visceral war story that Call of Duty is known for. On the other, its future setting takes players on a journey of epic scale and proportions, providing incredible gameplay innovations and new experiences for our fans. This is a grand scale, old-school, all-out war in an epic new-school setting. And it's going to be a hell of a lot of fun."

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New weaponry, environments and player abilities are all promised, whilst online action will 'deliver the future of warfare' where 'every second counts'. An 'evoltuion of Call of Duty's movement system' is being teased with 'an emphasis on front-line engagement'.

An original new co-operative Zombies mode is also featured on the game, 'taking players on a wild ride through a new storyline with unique gameplay features and mechanics'. Further details about the multiplayer and Zombies modes will be revealed in the coming weeks and months.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered will not be sold separately and will instead only be available with the following editions of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare:

Legacy Edition and Digital Legacy Edition - Includes Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
Digital Deluxe Edition - Includes Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered and Season Pass
Legacy Pro Edition - Includes Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, Season Pass, collectible Steelbook, official game soundtrack and additional digital items