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Call of Duty Co-Creator Questions Franchise's Creative Direction After Two Decades

Chance Glasco, an original Infinity Ward developer, compares the series' evolution to The Simpsons, citing creative fatigue despite its ongoing success.

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Ghost, from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022), looks bleakly at a fellow passenger in a transport.

Overview

  • Chance Glasco, a founding member of Infinity Ward, expressed concerns that Call of Duty's long-running formula shows signs of creative stagnation.
  • Glasco likened the franchise to The Simpsons, suggesting its longevity has led to a lack of fresh ideas in recent years.
  • Despite his critique, Glasco still enjoys playing Warzone, though he rarely engages with other Call of Duty titles.
  • He reflected on the series' origins, noting its gradual rise to prominence after a modest 2003 debut, driven by multiplayer innovation.
  • Glasco highlighted Modern Warfare 2 as a standout entry in the series but stopped short of calling it the franchise's peak.