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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

byInfinity Ward•2019

Prepare to go dark, Modern Warfare is back! The stakes have never been higher as players take on the role of lethal Tier One operators in a heart-racing saga that will affect the global balance of power. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity and shines a light ...

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Released
October 24, 2019
Developer
Infinity Ward
Genres
FPS · Shooter · Action
Publisher
Activision
Platforms
PC · PS4 · Xbox One · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S

How it plays

12h
main
15h
completionist

Time to beat · 12 player times (IGDB)

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reviews

Professional reviews from gaming critics

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity and shines a light on the changing nature of modern war.

Nov 11, 2019

Modern Warfare is the most astounding Call of Duty I've played since World at War. But they haven't gone as far they could, in the campaign especially. The multiplayer is outstanding, as always, with the slightest modifications eking out big results. But in the game's attempt to shock and awe, I don't think they're quite there yet.

Nov 12, 2019

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a solid reboot that modernizes the beloved game.

Nov 14, 2019

Despite what appears to be the general consensus amongst fans, I actually enjoyed Infinity Ward’s previous Call of Duty title Infinite Warfare; although I

Nov 6, 2019

As a well-rounded gaming experience, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare takes steps in the right direction to give itself some serious realism. Offering more grounded gameplay than instalments such as the Black Ops or Advanced Warfare games, the gunplay and controls are tight and very balanced for both the experienced and casual player alike. The only thing that the game and Infinity Ward themselves seemed to truly struggle with was the narrative – where it works in some cases, often you’re left feeling like you’re stuck in a half-concocted American political propaganda piece.

May 7, 2025

“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has an outstanding campaign, and the multiplayer will have you itching to play just one more game over, and over, and over again.”

Jan 20, 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare serves up the freshest take on a stale formula in years, with a new engine and revitalised multiplayer mode that takes full advantage of a finely-tuned weapon customisation system and some welcome changes to ballistic mechanics. While Spec Ops fails to deliver much long-term attraction, the story mode proves there’s plenty of justification for a narrative element in a modern shooter. Free maps and updates bring everyone onto the same page in multiplayer, but Infinity Ward's take on the battle pass template still needs some work.

Mar 18, 2020

If you’re looking for a new FPS game to pick up and you’ve been a fan of Call of Duty in the past, then Modern Warfare could be a great reason for you to return to the series and see what has changed and what has remained the same. You can check out the full video review above, and be sure to subscribe to both GamerHubTV and Shacknews on YouTube for more great content like this.

Dec 6, 2019

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare almost brings the franchise back to its roots with a meaningful campaign that includes memorable characters and a horrifying depiction of war, but falls short when it comes to the traditional multiplayer. New modes like Gunfight and Realism are highlights and the core game still feels as good as ever, but it won’t save you from getting continuously spawn camped.

Nov 12, 2019

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s campaign is more throwaway blockbuster than challenging look at conflict, but its mission variety makes for an enjoyable few hours. And even with the disappointing Spec Ops, a wealth of entertaining multiplayer modes makes this a worthwhile addition to any Call of Duty fan’s collection.

Oct 27, 2022

An exercise in extracting value from its players rather than providing it, the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is what happens when this industry is at its worst.

Nov 17, 2023

Taking the name back and placing you within the confines of a whole new narrative, Modern Warfare feels familiar in many ways. The series once against takes up relevant topics that are part of the current political climate and while it attempts to border on the edge of pushing deeper into its contro

Nov 11, 2019