Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack has created a new record for the number of paid downloads on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, announced Activision. The title surpassed one million downloads during the 9 days following its release on 4th April.
Will Kassoy is the senior vice president, global brand management at Activision. Speaking about reaching the milestone, he said, “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare delivers one of the best online multiplayer experiences ever.” Adding, “We are excited to be able to expand that experience and deliver to fans a new variety of locations and environments which have all of the intensity they have come to expect with Call of Duty.”
“Infinity Ward is extremely grateful for support from our loyal Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare community around the world,” said an ecstatic Robert Bowling, community relations manager, Infinity Ward. “From the beginning, we were committed to do our best and that continues now with the Variety Map Pack. We can’t wait to get back online with everyone.”
The Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack bundles four new multiplayer maps which include a range of locations, while supporting split-screen and system link play for 800 Microsoft Points. From 24th April, the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map pack will be available for download via the PlayStation Network for $9.99.
One million downloads multiplied by 800 MS Points. You can calculate that!