Call of Duty Esports News

Just like that, a year of esports action has come and gone. Whether you're a fan of FPS games, a devoted MOBA gamer, or anything in-between, chances are that 2025 delivered its fair share of thrills, heartbreaks, and unforgettable moments. Before we move on to a new season of competition and coverage, join us as we go through our Strafe Esports Wrapped, taking a look back at our best performing esports, players, teams, and news articles throughout the year. Mostmore

The 2025 Game Awards winners have claimed their accolades at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. In an event set to honor some of the greatest and most influential names in the industry, games like Counter-Strike and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stood out as the biggest winners of the night. When it came to the Best Esports Athlete award, the race became a tight affair between LoL's Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon and CS2's Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut. Whoever the winner maymore

Back in June of this year (2025), Team BDS announced that it would be undergoing a major transformation in the following months. According to a report by Sophie Marenne from the Swiss business magazine PME, this transformation will include a complete rebrand; one which will see Team BDS drop their current name and adopt that of Shifters instead. From BDS to Shifters In Marenne's report, Shifters' legal director, Jocelyn Roux, explained that the rebrand aims to strengthen the organization's local identity. Themore

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has launched to disappointing sales in Europe, falling 63% behind Battlefield 6 and posting a 50% drop compared to last year's Black Ops 6. For a franchise used to dominating shooter sales, these numbers signal real trouble.​ The data comes from Game Sales Data tracking across European markets. Black Ops 7 sold roughly 4.4 million copies in its opening week, calculated from Battlefield 6's reported 7 million copies sold in three days. Neither Microsoftmore

The 2025 Esports Awards ceremony has taken place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrating some of the biggest and most influential names across the industry throughout the year. Among the complete list of Esports Awards winners, a few victors stand out across the 22 total categories, such as Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, League of Legends, Riot Games, Team Falcons, and more. Let's take a look at the complete list of winners at the Esports Awards 2025. 2025 Esports Awards Winners Esports Gamemore

Operation Deadbolt is a major Zombies mode featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. It builds on the Dark Aether Saga first seen in Black Ops Cold War and takes place more than 35 years after the events of Forsaken. This guide explains how the mode works, how the map functions, and what players face as they move deeper into the Exclusion Zone. What is Operation Deadbolt? Operation Deadbolt is set across a large open map in Zaravan, Urzikstan.more

The complete list of The Game Awards nominees is out! 2025 has been a remarkable year for gaming, both in and out of esports. Now, it's time to award the titles, teams, players, and creative minds that continue to propel the gaming industry forward. With the nominations announced, The Game Awards 2025 voting is officially open. Head over to the official voting site and select the candidates that you believe stand above the rest. Without further ado, let's take a look at the complete list of the 2025 Game Awards nominees before the winners are declared on December 11th. Chovy,more

Shadow Company is a private military organization in Call of Duty, known for handling missions that official forces cannot touch. Founded in 2017 by Phillip Graves, it operates globally with former special operations soldiers. Their motto is simple: get the job done, no matter the cost. Marcus “Lerch” Ortega, one of its top officers, summed it up best: “Shadow Company is called in to clean up the uncleanable messes… we get the job done.” Their strength lies in their independence.more

Kortifex the Deathless stands as one of the most powerful and feared beings in Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies. Known for his cruelty and ambition, he embodies the destructive energy of the Dark Aether. His story ties ancient gods, human greed, and supernatural warfare into one of the darkest chapters in Call of Duty lore. This article explores the life, power, and downfall of Kortifex, detailing his role as an Elder God, his connection to humanity, and how his reignmore

With Black Ops 7 gearing up for release on November 14, Call of Duty fans are staring down one of the largest multiplayer launches in series history. Declassified intel confirms 19 maps, multiple launch modes, and the complete Operator roster, all set to deploy before Season 01 arrives. Whether you’re here for the nostalgia trip of returning favorites or eager to dive into brand-new battlegrounds, Black Ops 7’s launch offerings promise something for everyone. New and Returning Multiplayer Modes Treyarch’smore

Call of Duty has just recorded its lowest-ever weekend player count on Steam, with just 112,643 peak players across November 1 and 2, 2025. These numbers mark a huge drop from previous weekends and signals an ongoing struggle to retain player interest amid intense competition. An Aggressive Dive, with No Signs of Recovery​ The decline is particularly concerning considering that each of the past few months saw relatively higher figures. This recent plummet signifies a more drastic erosion of themore

The Atlas 45 is one of the most recognizable pistols in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Known internally as the “titan45,” it stands out for its front-loaded magazine and reliable performance across different game modes. Though simple in design, this weapon earned its place as a dependable sidearm used by soldiers from the Atlas Corporation to the United States Marine Corps. Overview of the Atlas 45 The Atlas 45 is a semi-automatic pistol designed by the fictional Atlas Corporation. Weighingmore

G2 continue their expansion beyond the world of esports. After entering the world of traditional sports earlier this year by creating G2 FC to participate in the Kings League, the organization has now announced the launch of Red Aura, an original fantasy-action webcomic that translates the spirit and story of G2 into a new creative universe. Developed in collaboration with Japanese Art Director Runbel and KISAI Entertainment, the studio behind webcomic adaptations of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Beginningmore

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have terminated their 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, announced today, October 30, 2025. The cancellation, which comes a mere 14 months after the partnership was announced during the 2024 Paris Olympics, exposes the architectural incompatibility between two institutions operating from irreconcilable philosophical foundations.​ On the surface, the decision appears straightforward: the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), along with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF),more

Activision has just announced another free trial period for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies, launching at the exact same time as EA’s brand-new Battlefield battle royale mode, REDSEC.​ The trial, live from October 28 through November 3, opens up nearly the entire multiplayer and Zombies package for anyone to jump in... right as the FPS community’s attention pivots towards REDSEC’s debut. Activision has already done something similar before, timing major free trial launches to coincide with Battlefield’s own milestones.more