Activision were (presumably) swimming in baths of molten gold this morning, the publishing giant confirming that Call of Duty: World at War has now passed 11 million across all formats.

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The figure, which shows the series is still on the rise following the seminal Modern Warfare, was first released in November 2008.

"These outstanding feats would have never been possible without the continued dedication and support from all of the loyal Call of Duty fans. For that, we at and would like to extend our sincerest thank you," reads a blog post announcing the milestone.

Modern Warfare 2 will be released this Christmas. Ready the superlatives.

By Luke Guttridge