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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has brought in over $1 billion in sell-though revenue worldwide, less than two months after it hit shelves.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

December 18, 2019

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has brought in over $1 billion in sell-though revenue worldwide, less than two months after it hit shelves.

The news comes straight from publisher Activision, which said the title has outpaced all previous Call of Duty multiplayer experiences launched this generation in terms of hours played and average daily players. 

The shooter landed on October 25 and managed to set a new three-day unit sales record for the franchise, while also witnessing the biggest digital launch in Activision history. It amassed over $600 million in revenue during that launch period, meaning its managed to pull in another $400 million in the weeks since.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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