Call of Duty has been known for its strictly linear campaigns since Call of Duty 4 launched the series into stardom. We’ve seen a few attempts to mix things up, namely Black Ops 2‘s campaign

^{The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) — formerly known as SEAL Team 6 — is the Navy's dedicated counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and direct-action special missions unit} Call of Duty: Black Ops III takes place in 2065, 40 years after the events of Black Ops II, in a world facing upheaval from conflicts, climate change and new technologies. A Third Cold War is ongoing between two global alliances, known as the Winslow Accord and the Common Defense Pact.

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