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Call of Duty passes $40 billion in lifetime revenue, making it one of the most-lucrative videogame franchise ever
Call of Duty has passed $40 billion in lifetime revenue, a milestone announced by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The figure underscores the series’ status as one of videogames’ most commercially successful franchises, behind Mario and Pokémon in the article’s comparison.
The article credits steady annual releases and player demand for the franchise’s success. Black Ops 3 leads reported sales with more than 43 million copies, followed by Modern Warfare (2019) with over 41 million; Modern Warfare 2 (2022) made $1 billion in its first 10 days and recorded 200 million hours played.
In short
- Call of Duty has generated more than $40 billion.
- Black Ops 3 leads reported sales with over 43 million copies.
- Modern Warfare 2 (2022) made $1 billion in 10 days.
Explained simply
Call of Duty is a long-running series of military-themed action games published by Activision. Players typically take part in battles as soldiers, either in story campaigns or online matches against other players.
The series includes several sub-series, such as Modern Warfare and Black Ops, with new instalments released regularly. Activision is part of Microsoft’s gaming business, which also includes Xbox; revenue can come from game sales and spending within games.
Call of Duty’s scale matters because it shows how a recurring game series can attract players and generate income over many years. Comparisons with franchises such as Mario and Pokémon help place its commercial reach in the wider videogame industry.