Activision have confirmed that Call of Duty: 2 will be out later this year.

According to Eurogamer, Publishing chief Mike Griffith said: "We will release from Infinity Ward,"

"2009 is going to be a very exciting year for the franchise as we expect this year's launch is likely going to be the most anticipated title of all 2009," he added.

The confirmation follows whispers sparked by CoD community manager Robert Bowling, when he updated his account earlier this week.

The latest title in the Call of Duty series looks to be landing towards the end of this year.

By James Wallis