Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is #1 Top Selling Console Game Year to Date in U.S., Based on Revenues
16 December 2016 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Activision’s Blockbuster Call of Duty Franchise
is #1 Top Selling Console Video Game Franchise in North America for
8th Consecutive Year
Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), today announced that
Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare is the #1 console video game
in the U.S., based on year-to-date revenues from physical unit
sales. The title, which launched on November 4th, is also the #1
top selling console title for the month of November, based on
revenue from physical unit sales. Additionally, Activision’s Call
of Duty® franchise is the #1 console video game franchise in
North America for the 8th consecutive year, based on year-to-date
revenue from physical unit sales.
"Call of Duty is retail’s #1 grossing console franchise in the
U.S. for the 8th consecutive year and the boldly innovative
Infinite Warfare is the #1 grossing console game of the year at
retail in the U.S.," said Eric Hirshberg, Activision’s CEO. "In
addition to our annual blockbuster release, Call of Duty is about
engaging fans year around. Black Ops 3 has had amazing engagement
all year and now with the classic, boots on the ground gameplay of
Modern Warfare Remastered, and the thrilling new experiences of
Infinite Warfare, we have a great experience for every Call of Duty
fan this holiday."
Also, available now is the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Season Pass, which can be purchased on its own or as part of the
Legacy Pro or Digital Deluxe editions of the game. Season Pass
gives discounted access to four Call of Duty: Infinite
Warfare DLC Map Packs released during 2017 (discount based on a
Season Pass suggested retail price of $49.99, and four individual
DLC Map Packs at a suggested retail price of $15 each) that take
innovative multiplayer mechanics to a variety of all-new,
sensational environments.
The DLC Map Packs will be available first on the PlayStation®4
computer entertainment system, and availability and release dates
may vary by platform. Season Pass owners will also get four new
terrifying zombie adventures featuring quirky environments and
fearsome enemies. Additionally, as a special offer, Season Pass
owners will receive 10 Rare Supply Drops and 1,000 bonus Salvage
that fans can use to craft new Prototype weapons in
multiplayer.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is rated M for Mature
(Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language,
Suggestive Themes). Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
is available in the Legacy and Digital Deluxe Editions of Call
of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The title is rated M for Mature
(Blood, Intense Violence, Strong Language). Check local retailers
for availability of all Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Editions.
For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. Fans can
also follow @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Modern Warfare Remastered is a full game download.
Internet connection required. For disc-based Legacy editions of
Infinite Warfare on PS4™ system and Xbox One, Infinite Warfare game
disc must be inserted to play Modern Warfare Remastered. Internet
Connection Required. For more information, please visit
www.callofduty.com/MWR_FAQ.
About Activision Publishing,
Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision
Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of
interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations
throughout the world and is a division of Activision
Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More
information about Activision and its products can be found on the
company’s website, www.activision.com or by
following @Activision.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:
Information in this press release that involves Activision
Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future, including expected release dates, or of the
features and functionality of the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Season Pass and DLC Map Packs are forward-looking statements that
are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future
results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements set forth in this release include
unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the
risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual
report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form
10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon
information available to Activision Publishing and Activision
Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision
Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update
any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect.
These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of
Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to
risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond
its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from
current expectations.
© 2016 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY,
MODERN WARFARE, CALL OF DUTY MODERN WARFARE, and CALL OF DUTY
INFINITE WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.
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