**Call of Duty: Ghosts** is a first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It was released for the PlayStation 4, among other platforms, and is part of the long-running Call of Duty series. Here are the key details about the game:
### Overview
- **Release Date:** November 5, 2013
- **Genre:** First-person shooter
- **Mode:** Single-player, multiplayer, co-op
- **Developer:** Infinity Ward
- **Publisher:** Activision
### Gameplay
- **Setting:** The game is set in an alternate timeline where the Middle Eastern oil-producing nations have been destroyed, leading to a global economic collapse. A new superpower, the Federation of the Americas, has emerged and threatens the United States.
- **Campaign Mode:** The single-player campaign follows a group of elite soldiers known as the "Ghosts" as they fight against the Federation's forces. The main characters include Logan Walker, his brother David "Hesh" Walker, and their father Elias Walker.
- **Multiplayer:** Call of Duty: Ghosts includes a robust multiplayer mode with various traditional and new game modes. It introduces new mechanics such as dynamic map events, character customization, and the Squads mode.
- **Co-op Mode:** The game features a cooperative mode called Extinction, where players battle against alien creatures in a series of episodic missions.
### Key Features
- **Dynamic Map Events:** Multiplayer maps feature dynamic elements that can change the course of the game, such as environmental hazards and destructible areas.
- **Character Customization:** Players can customize their characters' appearance, gender, and loadouts more extensively than in previous Call of Duty games.
- **Squads Mode:** This mode allows players to build and level up a squad of soldiers, which can be used in various game modes, including solo, co-op, and competitive play.
- **Extinction Mode:** A new cooperative mode where up to four players fight against waves of alien enemies, complete objectives, and upgrade their abilities and equipment.
### Reception
- **Critics' Reviews:** Call of Duty: Ghosts received mixed to positive reviews from critics. The game's multiplayer and new Extinction mode were generally well-received, while the single-player campaign received criticism for its lack of innovation and engaging narrative.
- **Player Feedback:** Players enjoyed the customization options and dynamic map events in multiplayer, though some felt that the game did not significantly advance the franchise.
### Additional Content
- **DLC:** The game received several downloadable content packs, each adding new maps, weapons, and episodes to the Extinction mode.
  - **Onslaught:** Includes new multiplayer maps, the "Maverick" weapon, and the first episode of the Extinction story.
  - **Devastation:** Features additional multiplayer maps, the "Ripper" weapon, and the second episode of Extinction.
  - **Invasion:** Adds more multiplayer maps and the third episode of Extinction.
  - **Nemesis:** The final DLC pack with new maps and the conclusion of the Extinction storyline.
Call of Duty: Ghosts aimed to refresh the series with new features and gameplay modes, offering a different experience within the familiar framework of the franchise.