- For similarly named game types, see War (objective mode) and Ground War.
- "War is an all-new game mode where players must work as a team to defeat the enemy. This narrative-driven Multiplayer experience immerses players in iconic World War II battles. Allied and Axis forces clash in team-driven assault and defend missions for key strategic objectives."
- — Call of Duty: WWII Official Description
War Mode is a multiplayer game mode in Call of Duty: WWII and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. During the mode, an attacking team must complete strategic objectives while the other team defends said objectives. After a round is over, teams will switch, giving both sides a chance to attack and defend. The mode was also planned for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 before being scrapped.
Call of Duty: WWII[]
- "Attack of Defend a set of objectives to complete your mission!"
- — Playlist Description
At launch, three War Mode experiences were available, with four more being added throughout the DLC season.
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Breakout | 
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Furious battle across a war-torn French village. Features multiple high-intensity combat scenarios involving short and medium range gameplay. |
| Operation Neptune | 
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Invade or defend Omaha Beach on D-Day. |
| Operation Griffin | 
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Launch the counter-offensive! This map features 3 fast-paced combat scenarios with short and medium range gameplay. |
| Operation Intercept | 
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Fight to free the French resistance leaders and stop a train loaded with munitions and supplies bound for the front-lines. Included in The Resistance DLC. |
| Operation Husky | 
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Invade German-occupied Sicily to steal key intelligence for aerial support. Defeat enemy squardrons to allow Allied forces to reach their targets. Included in The War Machine DLC. |
| Operation Supercharge | 
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Airdrop into enemy controlled Tunisia and secure the Mareth Line to take back Africa. Included in the United Front DLC. |
| Operation Arcane | 
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Infiltrate a secret German weapons and technology manufacturing facility deep in the forests of Austria to steel and destroy secret technology. Included in the Shadow War DLC. |
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4[]
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War Mode was planned to return in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and was scrapped during development. Several maps were created, with each having their own objectives.
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tekezé | Set within Ethiopia. Nothing else is known. | |
| Valencia | Set within a Village in Spain. Attackers needed to capture an area before collecting batteries to power a Quad Tank, before escorting it into enemy territory. | |
| Shipbreakers | 
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Set within a ship disassembly area in Colombia. Attackers needed to blow open a sea wall and then escort a robot to clear the path to a large ship with a capture zone. |
| Glacier Dam | Set within a Glacier Dam in Spain. Attackers needed to capture an area before escorting a robot into enemy territory, then blowing up a crane with C4. |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III[]
- "Progress through linear objectives to push the battle line and win. Kills, Win/Loss are not affected."
- — Playlist Description
War Mode returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. At launch, a single War Mode experience was available, with more being added throughout the Seasons updates.
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Spearhead | 
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Set within the Orlov Military Base. Clear anti-aircraft defenses so armored vehicles can be airdropped, staying close to the armor to break through to the launch site and set up missile overrides. |
| Operation Tin Man | 
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A skyscraper in Zaravan City houses a secret enemy lab responsible for the research and production of chemical weapons. |
Gallery[]
Modern Warfare III playlist icon.
Videos[]
Call of Duty: WWII[]
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