The Call of Duty Black Ops charter was a very successful seller. It not only outsold 2016's Infinite Warfare by a large margin. In 2012, it also became the highest grossing game on consoles. The top sales were mostly due to the franchise's return to World War II.
It is also credited for its multiplayer gameplay and new features, such as the headquarters social space, which contributed to games sales. The franchise has been getting increasingly successful with its futuristic settings and weaponry. Call of Duty WWII is the highest selling Call of Duty game since Black Ops was released in 2012.