Call of controversy? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 imagines a revived Korean war
Summary
The new game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a story about a renewed war between North and South Korea. Instead of elite soldiers, players will control young South Korean soldiers facing a sudden invasion by North Korea. The game includes levels set in real cities around the world and aims to portray the conflict with some respect, although its topic is sensitive.Key Facts
- Modern Warfare 4 will focus on a conflict between North and South Korea.
- Players will play as young South Korean conscripts starting their mandatory military service.
- The story includes a full-scale invasion ordered by a fictional North Korean leader.
- Game locations include Paris, Russia, New York, Mumbai, and both Koreas.
- The game’s developer, Infinity Ward, wanted to include real-world locations and political themes.
- Some believe the game’s focus on the Korean War, which remains unresolved, could be controversial in Korea.
- Korean media usually avoids showing modern conflict between the two Koreas to prevent controversy.
- The developer took care to portray the Korean conflict respectfully but expects debates about sensitivity and accuracy.
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