Call of Dutyfans have heard plenty of rumors about the 2022 title, with many getting excited about the follow-up to 2019’s reboot ofModern Warfare. Now, Infinity Ward has seemingly added fuel to the fire, removing its social media images as a way to get the attention ofCall of Dutyfans.
If gamers head to the official Twitter account forInfinity Ward, they will find that the developer’s profile picture and banner image have been removed. Both have been replaced with images that are almost entirely black, though some small brown smudges can be found on each. As it turns out, there seems to be a hidden image if fans brighten their phone or computer screen. At the top center of the image, Ghost’s mask seems to be visible, confirming that Simon Riley will be working with Captain Price once again.
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The decision to black out the profile picture and banner image seem like a clear nod toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare2019. TheCaptain Priceline “Bravo Six, going dark” was not only used heavily in the marketing for the first game, appearing in the reveal trailer, but it also became a meme that quickly took the internet by storm. With Infinity Ward “going dark,” it can be assumed that a reveal of the nextModern Warfaregame is imminent.
While this is just speculation, it does line up with some major leaks about the game. Not only hasCall of Duty2022 been rumored to get an earlier reveal thanCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarandCall of Duty: Vanguard, but a recent leak saw an insider named @RalphsValve reporting thatthe first majorCall of Duty2022 teaserwould drop on April 30 - just one week from today. From a marketing perspective, going dark a week before the first official teaser makes sense. As for the full reveal, @RalphsValve claimed it would come in early May.
Supposedly namedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2(with roman numerals used to differentiate it from the 2009 game of the same name), the game is rumored to focus on Task Force 141 as they battle against drug cartels. Leaks have been all over the place when it comes to the game modes that will feature, with modes inspired byPT,Escape From Tarkov, andRainbow Six Siegeall teased. Classic content from the originalModern Warfare 2is also expected to appear, with theACR and Interventionrecently leaked.
With Infinity Ward teasing something major, fans oftheCall of Dutyseriescould get exciting news very soon. Thus far, rumors and leaks have been the only source for major info on Infinity Ward’s next game, but it seems like that is about to change.
Call of Duty2022 is currently in development.
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