Infinity Ward Denies Reports That They Were Pushed To Make CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE Dark & Controversial
Following Michael Condrey's comments, Infinity Ward has released a statement addressing concerns that they were being pushed to make Call of Duty: Modern Warfare more controversial in order to create headlines.
By kdet -
Jun 27, 2019 02:06 PM EST
Given the nature of the series, most aren't surprised that the Call of Duty franchise frequently features graphic violence. But this doesn't mean that the successful IP is free of controversy, as Modern Warfare 2 famously sparked debates over its shockingly violent "No Russian" mission.
Since then, however, the franchise has largely managed to avoid stirring up players with its often graphic depictions of violence and war. Yet, that may all change if reports about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare prove true.
Back in May, Kotaku's Jason Schreier reported that the upcoming Activision title was actually inspired by the "No Russian" campaign. This report was then followed by several others that further suggested the upcoming "soft reboot" would be much darker than its predecessors.
Unsurprisingly, this led to a lot of discussions among fans about the game's development — not all of which were positive. And while the publisher may have been able to wait out the storm of controversy until the title's launch date, recent comments from Sledgehammer co-founder Michael Condrey fueled concerns that they were chasing headlines.
Now, likely in response to the various reactions from fans, the official Infinity Ward Twitter account has released a brief statement addressing concerns that they faced pressure from Activision.
"To be very clear, we’re making the exact game we want to make, and we can’t wait until October 25th," the official statement read.
Although the developer's comment isn't aimed at any specific report, it's evident that Infinity Ward hopes to ease concern that they were being pushed to take the game in a potentially divisive direction.
Of course, we likely won't know the results of Infinity Ward's efforts until the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on October 25.
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