'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

The release of any Call of Duty game is a global cultural event and posts about the latest version have amassed more than three million interactions within 24 hours of the announcement across Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook.Among them, some Koreans reacting to the setting have embraced Infinity Ward's decision to tell the story from the perspective of ordinary South Korean soldiers caught up in the conflict."The soldiers' faces and the atmosphere of the locations all have that familiar Korean feel, so I'm genuinely excited," said one."When I heard the rumour that the ROK Army would be in it, my immediate reaction was 'obviously just an extra...'," posted another. "Then I heard they're not just present but one of the playable protagonists? And not even special forces, handled from the perspective of an ordinary conscripted soldier, that's what gets me."Beyond the setting, Infinity Ward announced significant changes to gameplay, including revamped movement mechanics and more interactive environments.The studio is also overhauling DMZ, its extraction-style multiplayer mode, and introducing a new 'Frontlines' system designed to make battles feel more dynamic and reactive.Previous controversiesModern Warfare has previously courted controversy through storylines inspired by real-world events and conflicts.