Despite officials’ silence on the matter, Activision has officially confirmed to gaming outlets that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has “not been authorized for launch” in Kuwait. As a result, pre-orders made in the country will be cancelled and refunded. “A spokesperson expressed optimism that local authorities would reconsider and grant Kuwaiti gamers the opportunity to experience the latest installment in the Call of Duty: Black Ops series.”
Kuwait’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry declined to comment on the matter prior to publication. Activision failed to provide a reason for the halted sales in Kuwait, leaving customers and stakeholders in the dark.
Launched on a Friday, the latest installment in the highly successful Activision franchise made a significant splash with its innovative take on the classic series. While titled with a ‘six’, this installment is undoubtedly the seventh in the Black Ops series, following the release of 2020’s Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Developed in the early 1990s, this game concentrates on clandestine operations set against the backdrop of historical conflicts. During the Gulf War, Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, which lasted 42 days, saw the birth of a new sport emerge. Trailer clips punctuate archival footage of United States. presidents George W. The game’s developers appear to be referencing the environmental disaster caused by the Iraqi army setting fire to over 700 oil wells in Kuwait during the Gulf War, which had severe ecological and economic consequences for the region.
“A seemingly dramatic move by the authorities to ban the sport may ultimately prove ineffective, as resourceful individuals will likely find ways to access and purchase it, either by using a VPN or opting for a premium price on the black market,” said a local Kuwait gaming expert to The New Arab. What particularly stands out is the authorities’ motivation behind stifling a sports-related project that originated from a tumultuous era, namely the Gulf War, which left an indelible mark on Kuwait’s history. Kuwait’s reluctance to engage with its troubled past remains a persistent challenge.
