Highlights:
- According to reports, Sledgehammer Games pitched Call of Duty Advanced Warfare 2, but it was shelved in favor of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- This decision reportedly led to heavy development crunch within Sledgehammer Games
- Patrick Kelly, the head of Sledgehammer Games, responded by calling Modern Warfare 3 a “labor of love”
- Development crunch is a common issue in the gaming industry, sparking discussions about work-life balance and the well-being of developers
Introduction: Sledgehammer Games and Call of Duty Development
Sledgehammer Games, the studio behind Call of Duty titles, reportedly faced challenges during the development of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. While they had initially pitched Call of Duty Advanced Warfare 2, the studio’s plans were altered, leading to heavy development crunch for Modern Warfare 3. This decision and its implications have sparked discussions about the development process within the gaming industry.
Shelving Advanced Warfare 2 for Modern Warfare 3
According to reports, Sledgehammer Games proposed the development of Call of Duty Advanced Warfare 2 as a sequel to their successful 2014 title, Advanced Warfare. However, their plans were eventually set aside in favor of creating Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. This shift in direction is not uncommon in the gaming industry, as studios and publishers make decisions based on market trends and audience preferences.
