The campaign for 2024’sCall of Dutytitle will be more like Ubisoft’sFar Cry, according to a recent report byInsider Gaming, likely meaning it will adopt a full open-world approach and could implement some ofFar Cry’s signature features as well.
While this may feel like a massive leap in an entirely different direction,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3(2023) entertained the idea of an open-world model in its hugely divisive Open Combat Missions, proving that it’s capable of creating an open world similar toFar Cry. Despite the obvious differences betweenCall of DutyandFar Cry, this sudden shift may end up working in favor of the multiplayer shooter.
Modern Warfare 3’s Recent Debacle Proves the Series Needs Something Different
WhileCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayeris notably fun, many fans and critics have consistently expressed their disdain for its campaign. In fact, having achieved a very shallow average 4/10 score across multiple publications, it has been deemed one of the worst campaigns inCall of Dutyhistory. Firstly, it is exceptionally short, only clocking in at around 5–7 hours, which ultimately results in it feeling rushed and cobbled together. However, most of the criticism has been aimed at its overuse of old assets, primarily fromCall of Duty: Warzone. Thankfully, the nextCall of Dutycampaign is reportedly being built from the ground up, rather than recycling old assets.
Fans have been asking for more from theCall of Dutyseries' campaigns for some time, and those requests have only become louder as the gaming industry continues to see excellent video game narratives from other developers. Although the campaign for 2007’sModern Warfareis widely considered the series' best, the vast majority of its campaigns have paled in comparison, and the recentModern Warfare 3debacleonly serves to confirm the franchise’s need to do something different. Thankfully, making the nextCall of Dutycampaign more likeFar Crycould provide the series the shift it has needed for some time.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
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The war has changed. Call of Duty returns with an all-new campaign, modernized versions of classic Multiplayer maps and an open-world PvE Zombies experience. The campaign, a direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, sees Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov as he extends his grasp across the world. In Multiplayer, the 16 maps that launched with Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 return with upgraded graphics, new modes and innovative gameplay features. In Modern Warfare Zombies, team up with other squads for the first time ever as you work together to survive in the largest Zombies map yet
How Call of Duty Would Benefit From Being More Like Far Cry
It might seem strange for theCall of Dutyseries to useFar Cryas a drawing board for its next campaign, but it may end up being very fitting and benefitCall of Dutyin the long run. For better or worse,Ubisoft’sFar Cryseriesis known for its gorgeous, sprawling open worlds where players are given a multitude of activities to complete, along with plenty of interesting characters to meet along the way. These features and more would likely be welcomed by those looking for more in aCall of Dutycampaign.
AsCall of Dutycampaignsare traditionally linear, the open-ended model ofFar Crywould undoubtedly help the series to expand beyond its comfort zone and give fans something they’ve never experienced before apart from a completely different game. The trick would be attempting to apply this approach without robbingCall of Dutyof its DNA. After all, it would be ideal for the nextCall of Dutyto maintain its image, rather than simply feeling likeFar Crywith aCall of Dutyskin. Still, it’s difficult to deny what various side missions and more interesting characters could add to the overallCall of Dutyexperience.
Just how far the nextCall of Dutygame is leaning into itsFar Cryinfluence is currently unknown, as the developer has yet to disclose further information on the subject. However, fans should keep their ear to the ground for more information, as more news will likely be shared in the coming months.
