Call of Duty: Ghosts confirmed for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and "next gen platforms"

The next title in the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Ghosts, will be released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and "next generation platforms" on November 5th, Activision has announced.

The new title will feature an entirely new story, setting and cast of characters, all powered by a new, next generation Call of Duty engine that "redefines the series for the next generation."

"Infinity Ward set the gold standard for first-person action for a generation, and they're going to do it again with Call of Duty: Ghosts," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. "Ghosts delivers an all-new story, all-new characters, an all-new Call of Duty world, all powered by a next generation Call of Duty engine, which is a leap forward for the franchise. Infinity Ward is going all-in to create the next generation of Call of Duty worthy of the world's greatest fans."

"Everyone was expecting us to make Modern Warfare 4, which would have been the safe thing to do. But we're not resting on our laurels," said Mark Rubin, executive producer of developer Infinity Ward. "We saw the console transition as the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter for Call of Duty. So we're building a new sub-brand, a new engine, and a lot of new ideas and experiences for our players. We can't wait to share them with our community."

More information on Call of Duty: Ghosts will be revealed at the "Xbox: The New Generation Revealed" event on May 21st at 10AM PDT on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE or SPIKE TV. Starting today, fans can begin pre-ordering their copy of Call of Duty: Ghosts at retail outlets worldwide.