The design director and narrative director from Infinity Ward have officially announced their departures from the studio. After working onCall of Duty: Modern Warfare,the duo will leave the team with no firm announcement as to what is next. This leaves several questions in the minds of fans asCall of Duty: Modern Warfare’sstudio will be seeking replacement directors.
Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff have been a part of Infinity Ward and Activision for over a decade. They had vital parts in the narrative work and design ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare(2019) andCall of Duty: Warzone’s2020 release. For many fans, it is sad to see them depart, but the developers are heading into unknown new shores.
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On Twitter, Kurosaki announced the duo’s official departure. He said they left to pursue a rare and exciting opportunity, and are happy to have been part of Infinity Ward. They areproud ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfareand wish the team their best as they head off to new employment. Some rumors suggest they may be headed back to Naughty Dog to work on a new project.
Last year, multiple otherCall of Dutydevelopers left Infinity Wardfor similar reasons. Respawn co-founders Jon Shiring and Drew McCoy announced their departure and went on to start Gravity Well Games. The loss of dedicated developers is often seen as a sign by the community, but it is also an opportunity for new minds to shape the world ofCall of Duty.
Fans are sure to be following their career, and many express their congratulations and best wishes in the comments of the Tweet. Fans compliment their work onModern Warfare,and many believe that this is exciting news. EvenJeff Leach, formerCall of Dutyvoice actor, commented on the post stating that he will always “have your six.”
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’steam is expected to be working on new projects at the moment, and it is unknown how the departure of both directors fromInfinity Ward will affect development. While this is a change in the upper management of Infinity Ward, many expect the quality and love that the development team puts into their games will still remain in the final product.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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