In an interview to 'Official Xbox Magazine UK, Robert Bowling, Infinity Ward has revealed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Activision 2 has been shown to develop only forwarded. The reason for this choice? Bowling is explained himself.

"We knew that game created, especially with Modern Warfare 2. We have not shown anything to Activision, but now in development too, because we wanted to focus from the outset and because the only opinion which we observe is what we think our fans. So we are in contact with users via Twitter and Facebook and we asked them "what you would like to see in the game?". So, after some questions, we collected all the opinions and we have discussed at the table. "

Bowling then concluded: "This is the most important thing: the relationship with the fans, not the relationship between us or between us and Activision and retailers.