The games were first developed by Infinity Ward, then by Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games. Several spin-off and handheld games were made by other developers. The most recent title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, was released on November 10, 2024.

The next game is said to take place during the Gulf War of the early 1990s. 2024's Call of Duty game will reportedly be the next game in the Black Ops series, and will once again be set against historical real-world events.