Using aproprietaryIW4gameengine, InfinityWardbased it on an unspecified id Tech engine. Thenewenginecanaccommodatelargerworlds, enhancedgraphicdetailandmoreefficientrendering.
Originally developed by Epic Games, creators of blockbuster gaming franchises such as Gears of War and Infinity Blade, Unreal Engine 3 is considered a category leader with more than 20 technology awards.
Developer Infinity Ward has designed new game-engine technology to take advantage of Sony's PlayStation 4 and the new Microsoft console, both due by year's end.