Raven Software

After more than 36 years at the helm of Raven Software, Brian Raffel has decided to step into a well-earned retirement. In 1990, inspired by a shared love of storytelling, Brian and his brother Steve set out to build something of their own. What began as a small creative pursuit known as Black Crypt grew into something far, far greater. Over the years, his leadership guided our studio through a wild and shifting industry, shaping it into what it is today. From dark, otherworldly realms to places that reached far across galaxies, Brian has crafted stories that have left a lasting mark on players around the world. His work spans titles like Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, X-Men Legends, Wolfenstein, and many more, each contributing to a legacy of iconic experiences. Those first decades of achievements earned Raven a place among the greats and the trust to shape and evolve Call of Duty over the years. Beyond great games, Brian’s legacy is also reflected in how he has invested in the people and places around him. His commitment to building games out of Madison, Wisconsin, has grown his home city into a strong hub for game developers and studios. Under his wing, Raven’s doors have remained open to the next generation of developers, offering a firsthand glimpse into what is possible. As a proud alumnus, his connection to the University of Wisconsin has benefited students pursuing careers in art, design, and technology. Through it all, Brian has remained loyal, humble, and true to himself. Brian, thank you for the stories, for the path you carved, and for the lives you've changed along the way. The impact you have had is timeless, and we wish you all the best in this next chapter. Our Legacy Games: #legacy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ravensoftware.com/our-games#lega…

The 2026 Call of Duty: Warzone Esports program has seen the launch of the COD: Warzone Resurgence Series, and we’re excited by the competition that’s taken place in the first half of this new circuit. But COD:WRS is only one part of our esports landscape, and we’d like to share some news on the World Series of Warzone. To focus on delivering the best inaugural COD:WRS season possible, WSOW will begin after the COD:WRS season concludes, and kick off in early 2027. Full qualification details will be shared in the coming months. In the meantime, tune in to the rest of the COD:WRS season, including the Atlanta LAN next week where we’re improving the experience with an official Open Broadcast on Saturday, and an enhanced in-person spectator area. Our casters will also be there to bring you all of the action as we qualify another five teams for the COD:WRS Championship!

Inspired by and created in close collaboration with U.S. Navy SEAL and NASA astronaut, CAPT Chris Cassidy, (USN, ret. @Astro_SEAL), the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Navigator: Tracer Pack honors his military career journey from sea to space. Available now in @CallofDuty: callofduty.com/navigator #CODENavigator

📝 Call of Duty: #Warzone We deployed a minor update today with the following: ▫️ Fixed an issue where weapons were not handling as expected in Hot Pursuit. ▫️ Grappling Hook has been added back to Buy Stations, replacing the Cluster Strike.

📝 Call of Duty #BlackOps7 | Call of Duty: #Warzone Patch Notes are now available ahead of Season 03 Reloaded. Black Ops 7: callofduty.com/patchnotes/202… Warzone: callofduty.com/patchnotes/202…

Power up with Spikes and get ahead of the enemy. Check your local Buy Station for the introduction of Spikes, which grant Operators improved combat capabilities ✅ Armor Salvaging: Immediately gain an equipped Armor Plate after eliminating an enemy ✅ Prone Firing: Greatly reduce weapon recoil when crouched or prone ✅ Handicraft: Regenerate Equipment over time

48 players. 24 v 24. Rebirth Island 💥 Get into the fun with Prop Hunt Royale arriving in-season – Experience Prop Hunt in a large-scale setting as the party mode deploys to Rebirth Island. In this round-based mode, teams alternate between the role of Hunters and Props.

Hit the gas in Hot Pursuit. This high-speed LTM is coming to Avalon in Black Ops Royale 🚓💨 👮 Squads of Police vs. Thieves 🔁 Respawn as long as a teammate is alive 🚗 Vehicular combat is key 💰 Secure valuables or track them down 🤝 Survive The last squad standing wins.

Gear up for Season 03 Reloaded of #BlackOps7 and Call of Duty #Warzone starting on April 30 😤 🗺️ New & Returning Multiplayer Maps + New Modes including Freerun 🪂 Hot Pursuit in Avalon + Prop Hunt Royale on Rebirth Island 🧟 Totenreich Round-Based Zombies Map 💀 Operation Broken Mirror in Endgame ➕ New Weapons, Challenges, Event rewards & more Get all the details in the #CODBlog 👉 a.atvi.com/BO7-WZ-S03Relo…

📝 Call of Duty #BlackOps7 | Call of Duty: #Warzone Patch Notes are now available for an update rolling out on all platforms. Black Ops 7: callofduty.com/patchnotes/202… Warzone: callofduty.com/patchnotes/202…

📢 Call of Duty: #Warzone Ultra Fast Resurgence is now live for the weekend!

Lock it in. The @CallofDutyMovie drops into theaters on June 30, 2028.

🛠️ Call of Duty: #Warzone We deployed a minor update today with the following bug fixes: ▫️Fixed an issue where more than one Classified Weapon event could occur during the same Battle Royale match on Avalon. ▫️Fixed an issue where the benefits of Berserker could remain active longer than intended after a second consecutive elimination. ▫️Fixed an issue that could prevent players from opening the in-game loadout menu when the Strider 300 sniper rifle was equipped. ▫️Fixed an issue where elements from the match HUD and killcam HUD could appear in the gulag waiting area. ▫️Fixed an issue where the private match mode offering order displayed incorrectly in Battle Royale. ▫️Fixed an issue where the spectator camera could become stuck in the sky when a new private match starts after returning to the lobby. ▫️Fixed an issue where players were met with a dev error while loading into a private match. ▫️Fixed an issue causing a common error that impacted reward processing after match completion. ▫️Fixed an issue that prevented players from progressing the High Blood Moon easter egg in Resurgence.

📝 Call of Duty #BlackOps7 | Call of Duty: #Warzone Patch Notes are now available for an update rolling out on all platforms. Black Ops 7: callofduty.com/patchnotes/202… Warzone: callofduty.com/patchnotes/202…

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We're excited to finally introduce Avalon to our traditional Battle Royale experience! Avalon and Verdansk will rotate every 10 minutes - so enjoy both experiences or queue into your preferred map. Have fun!

Season 03 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is NOW LIVE. Jump in now and get ready for even more action coming in-season 👇 🗺️ 5 Multiplayer Maps + more Modes including Demolition 🪂 New Verdansk POI update 📍 Rotating Battle Royale Maps in-season 🧟 Ashwood Survival, Zombie Battle, & Paradox Junction Directed + Starting Room 💀 Endgame goes Free To Play for a limited time ➕ New Weapons, Challenges, Event rewards & more

After more than 36 years at the helm of Raven Software, Brian Raffel has decided to step into a well-earned retirement. In 1990, inspired by a shared love of storytelling, Brian and his brother Steve set out to build something of their own. What began as a small creative pursuit known as Black Crypt grew into something far, far greater. Over the years, his leadership guided our studio through a wild and shifting industry, shaping it into what it is today. From dark, otherworldly realms to places that reached far across galaxies, Brian has crafted stories that have left a lasting mark on players around the world. His work spans titles like Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, X-Men Legends, Wolfenstein, and many more, each contributing to a legacy of iconic experiences. Those first decades of achievements earned Raven a place among the greats and the trust to shape and evolve Call of Duty over the years. Beyond great games, Brian’s legacy is also reflected in how he has invested in the people and places around him. His commitment to building games out of Madison, Wisconsin, has grown his home city into a strong hub for game developers and studios. Under his wing, Raven’s doors have remained open to the next generation of developers, offering a firsthand glimpse into what is possible. As a proud alumnus, his connection to the University of Wisconsin has benefited students pursuing careers in art, design, and technology. Through it all, Brian has remained loyal, humble, and true to himself. Brian, thank you for the stories, for the path you carved, and for the lives you've changed along the way. The impact you have had is timeless, and we wish you all the best in this next chapter. Our Legacy Games: #legacy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ravensoftware.com/our-games#lega…

📝 Patch Notes for Call of Duty: #Warzone Season 03 👇 🚀 Launch Pad POI 🗺️ Avalon BR (In-Season) 🪝 Grappling Hooks (BR and Resurgence) ⬆️ Wall Jump (BR and Resurgence) 💥 New Public Events ...and more!