The Untold Story: Call of Duty 'Future Warfare'

The Untold Story: Call of Duty ‘Future Warfare’ – A Lost Chapter

by Annabelle Stephenson
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on 28 January 2024

In the vast history of video games, there have been countless titles that never made it to market. One such game is the elusive ‘Future Warfare’ from Neversoft, a glimpse of which was recently uncovered. Although it never saw the light of day, this early version of Call of Duty provides an intriguing look into what could have been.

Neversoft, a company founded in 1994, later joined forces with Infinity Ward under Activision. They gained recognition for their Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Guitar Hero series, as well as their collaborations on several Call of Duty titles.

However, it turns out that Neversoft had plans of their own to create a unique installment within the Call of Duty franchise – ‘Future Warfare’. A leaked gameplay video showcases a moon mission, offering a glimpse into a game that blended futuristic and traditional combat styles. Additionally, the game was said to feature refreshed maps from classic Call of Duty titles.

Taking to Twitter, programmer Brian Bright revealed that Neversoft had indeed been working on ‘Future Warfare’. The moon mission shown in the leaked footage served as an opportunity for the team to learn the game engine and experiment with features such as low gravity.

Unfortunately, ‘Future Warfare’ never saw the light of day. Paradoxically, Infinity Ward would later develop ‘Infinite Warfare’, a game that bore striking resemblances to ‘Future Warfare’ in certain aspects.

While we may never experience the full version of ‘Future Warfare’, the curiosity and speculation surrounding what could have been will continue to linger in our minds.

FAQ:

1. What is Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’?
Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’ was an early version of the game created by Neversoft. It aimed to combine futuristic and traditional combat styles while incorporating refreshed maps from classic Call of Duty titles.

2. Who was responsible for creating Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’?
Neversoft, founded in 1994, was responsible for creating Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’. Neversoft later merged with Infinity Ward under Activision.

3. What were Neversoft’s plans for Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’?
Neversoft planned to create their own installment in the Call of Duty franchise – ‘Future Warfare’. It was intended to be a blend of futuristic and traditional combat styles, featuring refreshed maps from classic Call of Duty titles.

4. What was the setting of one of the missions in Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’?
One of the missions in Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’ took place on the moon. The leaked footage showcases this specific mission.

5. Why was Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’ never released?
The exact reasons remain unknown, but Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’ was never released and remained a lost chapter in the series.

Glossary:

– Neversoft – A company founded in 1994, known for the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Guitar Hero series.
– Infinity Ward – A game development studio that absorbed Neversoft.
– Call of Duty – A popular series of war-themed video games.
– Moon – Earth’s natural satellite, serving as the setting for one of the missions in Call of Duty: ‘Future Warfare’.
– Game Engine – A computer program responsible for the functioning of a game.