The Lost Recordings of “Future Warfare” – A Glimpse into the Past of the Legendary Call of Duty Series
In the realm of gaming, stumbling upon something that appears to be from the past can evoke a myriad of emotions. Such is the case with two recordings that have surfaced on Twitter, said to be from the cancelled game “Future Warfare” or “NX1” in the Call of Duty franchise. These videos, which have made their way to the internet, have been confirmed by a former senior developer from Neversoft, who worked on this project.
The first recording was shared by a user with the handle @mangafigurines (also available on YouTube), showcasing a first-person perspective footage in which the player’s space suit is being damaged on the surface of the Moon. The player must escape to a nearby base, constantly under attack.
The second recording was shared by a Twitter user with the handle @catgurlfriend, featuring the NX1 multiplayer mode in a map set in the ruins of a desert city. The player swiftly switches between two Glock 18 pistols (a standard weapon in CoD) and a futuristic rifle resembling a DMR.
Personally, I find the footage of the lunar base to be of such high quality that it appears to be a convincing modification. However, the most compelling confirmation of their authenticity comes from Brian Bright, a developer from Neversoft who worked on Guitar Hero and Call of Duty: Ghosts in 2013. Neversoft is primarily known as the creator of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series, and later as a developer of Guitar Hero and Call of Duty, eventually merging with Infinity Ward in 2014.
Bright mentioned that NX1 was Neversoft’s first experiment with the Call of Duty engine after the studio shifted its focus from Guitar Hero to the CoD series. “Neversoft abandoned Guitar Hero to create a futuristic CoD game,” wrote Bright. “This mission was set on the Moon, experimenting with low gravity and primarily allowing the team to learn the engine.”
Unfortunately, the project was ultimately cancelled, but Bright revealed that the second multiplayer map may have been called “Sandstorm,” and NX1 would have featured an “Escort” game mode, years before a similar mode appeared in the 2020 game, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
NX1 directly preceded the 2013 game Call of Duty: Ghosts, but it also bears resemblance to the 2016 title Infinite Warfare, exploring futuristic ideas that the series had not ventured into since then. However, it remains unknown how the aforementioned Twitter users acquired these NX1 recordings or how many unused copies of the game may still be circulating in the world.
**FAQ Section:**
**1. What is “Future Warfare”?**
“Future Warfare” is a cancelled game in the Call of Duty series that was set on the Moon and experimented with low gravity. It was meant to be a direct prequel to the 2013 game Call of Duty: Ghosts.
**2. What are the recordings from “Future Warfare”?**
The first recording showcases a first-person perspective sequence in which the player escapes to a Moon base. The second recording features the multiplayer mode on a map set in the ruins of a desert city.
**3. What are the games that “Future Warfare” is compared to?**
“Future Warfare” bears resemblance to the 2013 game Call of Duty: Ghosts and the 2016 title Infinite Warfare, both of which also explored futuristic concepts.
**4. What confirms the authenticity of the recordings?**
The recordings have been confirmed by a former senior developer from Neversoft who worked on the “Future Warfare” project. The recordings align with the developer’s description of the game.
**5. Which Twitter users shared the recordings?**
The first recording was shared by the user with the handle @mangafigurines, and the second recording was made available thanks to the user with the handle @catgurlfriend.
**6. Was the game “Future Warfare” released?**
No, the “Future Warfare” game project was cancelled.
**Definitions:**
**1. Neversoft** – A game development studio, primarily known for creating the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series and the Guitar Hero game. After merging with Infinity Ward in 2014, Neversoft also collaborated on the production of Call of Duty: Ghosts.
Example Related Links:
– [Call of Duty Official Website](https://www.callofduty.com/)
– [Infinity Ward Official Website](https://www.infinityward.com/)
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