Lifetime revenue for the 'Call of Duty' series has reached $40 billion (approx. 53 trillion won). The announcement comes just three days after the release of the new title, 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4'.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma directly revealed the figure in a post on X on October 26. Sharing an image featuring review scores for the new Modern Warfare 4, Sharma stated that it is "one of the most celebrated Call of Duty games in its 24-year history, and now $40B in lifetime franchise revenue." She also described it as an incredible milestone, offering congratulations to the Activision team and expressing gratitude to the players.
The official Call of Duty account also highlighted its Metacritic scores on the same day, expressing thanks for the reception with an 89 for the PlayStation version and an 86 for the PC version. Looking at the series' score trends, these figures stand out. The PC version's 86 score is the highest in 15 years since Modern Warfare 3 recorded an 88 in 2011. The previous title, Black Ops 7, received a 65, while 2023's Modern Warfare 3 remained at 56.
Modern Warfare 4 launched on October 23 for PC, PS5, XSX|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game features a campaign set on the Korean Peninsula during a war triggered by a North Korean invasion, generating significant buzz among both gaming fans and the general public in South Korea.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly last June, Sharma stated that Call of Duty was bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Made while discussing plans for screen adaptations of Xbox games, the remark reflected confidence in the influence of Xbox game IP entering media adaptations, as well as showcasing the achievements Call of Duty has built up.
Meanwhile, the timeframe used to calculate the $40 billion figure and the share contributed by Modern Warfare 4 were not disclosed.
