What is the Modern Warfare timeline?

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The Modern Warfare timeline refers to the fictional events and backstory encompassing the various Call of Duty games set in a contemporary or near-future setting, as opposed to historical wars. This includes the titles Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3, and the recently rebooted Modern Warfare series by Infinity Ward.

Overview of Main Plot Points

Here is a high-level overview of major events in the Modern Warfare timeline:

  • Early 21st century – Rise of Russian ultranationalist Imran Zakhaev
  • 2011 – Russian civil war sparked by Zakhaev‘s extremists
  • 2016 – Formation of CIA special forces team Task Force 141
  • 2019 – New series of global conflicts and terror threats emerge
  • 2020 – World still threatened by terrorist organization Al-Qatala
  • 2022 – Ongoing skirmishes with Al-Qatala, potential larger conflicts loom

Connections Between Modern Warfare Games

While each Modern Warfare title tells a self-contained story, they build on a connected timeline and shared universe. Key crossovers include:

  • Captain Price – SAS officer in all MW games
  • Task Force 141 – International special ops team central to original MW trilogy
  • Returning characters – Ghost, Soap, Gaz and other fan favorites appear across multiple MW games

The soft reboot with 2019‘s Modern Warfare introduced reimagined versions of classic characters like Price and the 141 Task Force while advancing the timeline.

Integration With Other Call of Duty Titles

Activision has worked to build connections between various COD sub-series lately:

  • Warzone – Live service battle royale mode featuring operators from MW, Black Ops, and other COD titles
  • Black Ops integration – Cold War and Modern Warfare narratives now influence each other more directly
  • Overall universe – Easter eggs and references suggesting all COD games may share one cohesive fictional history

What The Future Holds

Modern Warfare II arrives in 2022 as a direct sequel to 2019‘s series reboot. It‘s expected to push the boundaries of photo-realistic graphics and immersive campaign stories that are Modern Warfare‘s signature. The overall COD universe will likely continue expanding as well.

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