Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It was released in November 2016. As the thirteenth installment in the Call of Duty series, it introduces players to a futuristic setting, departing from the series' traditional focus on historical and contemporary warfare.
Set in the distant future, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare presents a world where Earth's nations have united to form the United Nations Space Alliance (UNSA), while an insurgent group known as the Settlement Defense Front (SDF) seeks to dominate the solar system. Players take on the role of Captain Nick Reyes, a Tier 1 Special Operations pilot, as he leads the fight against the SDF's aggressive expansion.
The single-player campaign follows Captain Reyes and his crew aboard the warship Retribution as they engage in a series of intense space battles, covert missions, and ground-based combat operations across the solar system. The campaign features a variety of futuristic weaponry, advanced technology, and epic set-piece moments as players battle against the SDF's overwhelming forces.
In addition to the single-player campaign, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare includes a robust multiplayer mode with a variety of maps, game modes, and customization options. Players can engage in fast-paced, twitch-based combat in both traditional multiplayer matches and the cooperative Zombies mode, which offers a unique spin on the classic Zombies experience set in a 1980s-themed amusement park.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare received mixed reviews from critics and players, with praise for its polished gameplay mechanics, cinematic presentation, and engaging multiplayer experience, but criticism for its departure from the series' roots and lack of innovation. Despite the mixed reception, the game remains a notable entry in the Call of Duty franchise, offering a fresh take on the series' signature blend of action and spectacle.
