Call Of Duty Has 'Run Out Of Ideas,” According To Former Infinity Ward Dev

A former developer from Infinity Ward has expressed strong criticism towards the enduringly popular Call of Duty series, suggesting it has become somewhat repetitive. The first-person shooter giant has consistently released a main entry annually since Call of Duty 2 in 2005, following the debut of the original CoD just two years earlier.

In an interview with Oklahoma's News 9 (via Polygon), Tulsa's own Chance Glasco, who was instrumental in the creation of the Call of Duty series and contributed to several of its most memorable titles as a founding member of Infinity Ward, shared his thoughts. He remarked that *Call of Duty* has "***been around so long that at times it seems they've exhausted their creative ideas*. It's ventured into unexpected territories." Glasco highlighted the series' shift to multiplayer as the moment "it exploded in popularity."

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Glasco was part of Infinity Ward from the very beginning, starting as an intern on Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Activision later recruited key developers to establish Infinity Ward. Reflecting on the early days of the series, Glasco stated, "I wouldn't say we reached our peak with Modern Warfare 2, but that was certainly our best work." He confessed to still enjoying Warzone and commented on the transition to contemporary settings, saying, "I spent more time crafting WW2 games than the actual duration of America's involvement in WW2, so shifting to modern times was a refreshing change."

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare marked a pivotal moment, setting the stage for multiplayer systems that have endured up to the well-received Black Ops 6, the 2024 installment of CoD. However, Modern Warfare also exemplifies the lack of originality Glasco mentioned. The trilogy was discontinued after Modern Warfare 3 in 2011, but it has been rebooted since 2019, retaining the same characters but with new storylines. Similarly, the seventh entry in the Black Ops series is slated for release later this year.

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A Mixed Bag

While Glasco's critique may sound severe, it contains elements of truth. Call of Duty has established its success by consistently enhancing a proven formula; CoD thrives year after year because it remains CoD. Even though the differences between releases can be minor, the series is always polished and enjoyable, which is precisely what its dedicated fanbase anticipates.

Despite its familiarity, CoD does introduce innovations, albeit subtly. The omnimovement systems in Black Ops 6 are innovative, and in my 2022 review of Modern Warfare 2, I expressed a desire for the game to further develop its light survival elements. Black Ops 7 may not represent a significant leap for the franchise, but it doesn't necessarily need to (especially for Activision, as long as it continues to be profitable). Glasco's observations are valid – Call of Duty isn't pushing boundaries as much anymore, but it remains the leading shooter series for a reason, even though many, including myself, hope it will once again lead the charge in innovation.

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