Exclusive: Jeff Negus Talks Exploring Provocative Subject Matter In ‘Modern Warfare 4’ Campaign

Being provocative is core to Modern Warfare's DNA, but the team approaches sensitive material with careful thought and purpose. Joseph Lee, a Korean American actor, joined the cast out of curiosity about the franchise's massive popularity and gaming world experience. The game includes hard moral choices that immerse players in characters' experiences rather than shying away from difficult storytelling moments. In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaigns, you can always expect them to touch on topics that will elicit strong reactions. Infinity Ward’s narrative director, Jeff Negus, broke down that process for us ahead of the game’s release. Don’t expect Modern Warfare 4’s campaign to shy away from any sensitive material. The game has already sparked plenty of conversation thanks to one moment that forces players to make a very hard choice, but unlike Modern Warfare 2’s very controversial mission “No Russian,” you can’t skip it. Being Provocative Is Part of Modern Warfare’s DNAActivision / Infinity WardIn Modern Warfare 4’s campaign, we see tensions in the Korean peninsula hit a tipping point with North Korea doing the unthinkable by attacking its neighbor, South Korea. While the game ...