Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, released in 2009, is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is the sixth installment in the Call of Duty series and a direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The game continues the saga with its action-packed campaign and highly competitive multiplayer modes. With its engaging storyline, it follows Task Force 141 as they deal with a new threat after the events of its predecessor.