Modern Warfare narrative lead Taylor Kurosaki, who joined Infinity Ward in 2014 after a long run at Uncharted developer Naughty Dog, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the new game’s return to narrative storytelling, how it re-imagines one of the most successful games in the franchise, the decision to focus on a female protagonist and the fine line the studio walks on sensitive, real-world topics. The game will also feature a playable female protagonist, a rebel fighter in the Middle East named Farah Karim, for various sections of the narrative. The game’s story delves into conflicts more reflective of 2019 geopolitical struggles, and few punches are pulled in the two gameplay sections showcased thus far by Infinity Ward. Unlike last year’s Call of Duty release ( Black Ops 4, developed by Treyarch Studios), Modern Warfare will feature a core narrative mode. military personnel utilizing cutting-edge weaponry and technology to rebels and “freedom fighters” in the Middle East who employ a more guerrilla style of warfare.
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