After 15 years at Sledgehammer Games, Call of Duty multiplayer creative director Greg Reisdorf has departed. His tenure spanned numerous Call of Duty titles, beginning with Modern Warfare 3 in 2011. Reisdorf played a pivotal role in the development of 2023's Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer, including its live seasonal content and modes.
Reisdorf's journey with Sledgehammer Games, which launched in 2009, included contributions to every Call of Duty title the studio produced. This involved collaborations with Treyarch, Infinity Ward, and Raven Software on various releases, culminating in 2024's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and the ongoing Warzone.
In a January 13th Twitter announcement, Reisdorf detailed his career highlights. His early work on Modern Warfare 3 included the Scorched Earth campaign mission and a memorable sequence featuring Soap in the Blood Brothers mission, described as "one of the most fun and chaotic moments."
His contributions extended to shaping the "boots on the ground" era of Call of Duty, influencing gameplay mechanics in Advanced Warfare (boost jumps, dodging, tactical reloads) and designing unique weaponry and multiplayer maps. He openly discussed his reservations about Advanced Warfare's "Pick 13" system, believing that killstreaks should be rewards separate from essential loadout choices.
Reisdorf also reflected on Call of Duty: WW2, noting the initial controversy surrounding its class-restricted weapon system, a decision later reversed. His work on Call of Duty: Vanguard focused on creating both classic three-lane maps and more innovative designs, prioritizing enjoyable gameplay over strict military realism.
His final project, 2023's Modern Warfare 3, saw him oversee multiplayer map development, including the reimagining of classic Modern Warfare 2 maps with subtle additions (like Shepherd's skull in Rust). As creative director, he led the creation of numerous live seasonal modes, exceeding 20 throughout the game's post-launch year. Reisdorf's announcement hints at continued involvement in the gaming industry.
