Updated on April 28, 2023, by Ritwik Mitra: Call of Duty: World at War, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, is a first-person shooter set during World War 2. Released in 2008, it received critical acclaim for its intense gameplay, realistic graphics, and fun campaign. Players are thrust into the harsh realities of war as they navigate through war-torn environments, experiencing brutal battles and facing a wealth of enemy soldiers that can snuff their lives out in no time flat if they aren't careful enough.