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Activision has confirmed Infinity Ward is leading development of this year’s new Call of Duty game as well as new Warzone offerings while announcing declining interest in the shooter series on PC and console.<\/p>\n

Call of Duty net bookings (sales) on console and PC declined year-over-year in the fourth quarter of Activision Blizzard’s financial year, which ended on 31st December.<\/p>\n

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Activision has confirmed Infinity Ward is leading development of this year’s new Call of Duty game as well as new Warzone offerings while announcing declining interest in the shooter series on PC and console. Call of Duty net bookings (sales) on console and PC declined year-over-year in the fourth quarter of Activision Blizzard’s financial year, which ended on 31st December. 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