Following news that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the fastest-selling entry in the franchise to date, publisher Activision has announced that the Infinity Ward-developed shooter drummed up $800 million sell-through in three days.
This not only gives the Call of Duty franchise its biggest opening weekend, but also surpasses combined box office efforts of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Top Gun: Maverick.
As previously reported, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 also recorded the biggest launch for the series on the PS Store to date.
Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision, commented:
Thank you to our talented team that has created magic through extraordinary artistry and technology, and to the global community of players who find joy and connection through Call of Duty. This milestone belongs to them.
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Johanna Faries, the General Manager for Call of Duty, added:
Thank you, Call of Duty players, for making Modern Warfare 2’s launch one for the record books, as well as the highest-grossing entertainment opening of the year. It is our honor and privilege to deliver such a historic launch weekend for the best fans in the world.
As amazing as this opening has been, Call of Duty has much more in store. An unprecedented level of support for the Modern Warfare universe is on the horizon, and Warzone 2.0’s launch is right around the corner. It’s an incredible time for the franchise.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is now available for PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
[Source – Activision]