Activision has been releasing a new Call of Duty game every year without fail since 2005, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 being the latest in the franchise. However, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 finds itself in a unique position compared to other games in the series. Reports have indicated that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 had some serious challenges behind the scenes, with the game reportedly having a significantly shorter development time than its predecessors.