- For the similarly named difficulty, see Realistic.
- For the multiplayer mode, see Realism (gametype).
- "The most challenging experience.
Enemies are lethal with deadly accuracy. The ultimate test of skill for coldblooded players." - — Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War description.
Realism is a difficulty level featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Realism is the highestdifficultylevel in the games and is only available once the player has beaten the campaign on any difficulty.
Realism functions identically to the Veteran difficulty, carrying the same damage and weapon mechanics. The only difference, however, is the limited HUD. Gun display, grenade slots, ammunition value, and friendly NPC nametags are completely absent in this difficulty.
| Difficulty Levels in the Call of Duty Series | |
|---|---|
Realistic (Black Ops III only) · Specialist (Infinite Warfare only) · #YOLO (Infinite Warfare only) · Realism (Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War, Modern Warfare II) | |
