Infinity Ward is a video game development studio based in California, known for creating the popular Call of Duty franchise. Founded in 2002 by former employees of Infinity Ward, the studio gained fame with its first title, Call of Duty, which was released in 2003. The studio has since developed several successful installments in the series, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone. Infinity Ward is recognized for its innovative gameplay mechanics and high-quality graphics, contributing significantly to the first-person shooter genre in the gaming industry.