Infinity Ward announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a new installment in the Modern Warfare line with a linear campaign focused on a renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula. Multiple outlets report that the campaign begins with North Korean missile strikes impacting Seoul, followed by a land invasion. Players are placed in the middle of the fighting, including roles as a South Korean conscript defending the capital and as a North Korean soldier participating in the attack. Rock Paper Shotgun also describes additional gameplay strands in which players take the perspective of Captain Price during other campaign events. The Independent and other sources state that the game is scheduled to release on 23 October. Coverage also notes that the setting is sensitive and may be controversial due to its parallels with real-world geopolitical tensions. Eurogamer similarly highlights the North-versus-South campaign premise and the intensity of the opening urban combat scenario. The reporting collectively frames the game as entertainment rather than a documentary, while emphasizing that its portrayal of a Korean war-style scenario is expected to draw attention.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 imagines North Korea invading South Korea
Infinity Ward announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a new installment in the Modern Warfare line with a linear campaign focused on a renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula. Multiple outlets repo...
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a new game announced by Infinity Ward.
- The campaign is set around a North Korea invasion of South Korea, beginning with missile strikes on Seoul.
- Players can take the role of both South Korean forces repelling the invasion and North Korean forces carrying it out.
- The game is scheduled to release on 23 October.
- The real-world setting is described by outlets as potentially sensitive and likely to draw controversy.
Modern Warfare 4 is due for release on 23 October, and puts players in the role of a young South Korean conscript thrust into combat as North Korean missiles rain down on Seoul
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