The Call of Duty franchise has become defined by its post-launch seasons in recent years, with the IP's iconic multiplayer experience being almost unrecognizable from its historic foundations. Like most massively popular multiplayer franchises, CoD has leaned heavily into the live-service post-launch approach to its annual releases, with in-game seasons and battle passes offering an endless loop of content in the way of cosmetics alongside the release of new maps, weapons, and game modes.