What You Need to Know: Call of Duty XP 2011


Activision is hosting a two-day Call of Duty community event--ala BlizzCon--called Call of Duty XP 2011. The event takes place Los Angeles, naturally, and will only feature the Call of Duty franchise, so no need to worry about any other Activision title showing up out of nowhere. There's a lot to know about Call of Duty XP 2011, so let's bullet-point the nitty gritty.


  • Tickets cost $150 each and go on sale July 19, with only about 6,000 available
  • Event takes place September 2 and September 3
  • Tickets are good for both days, and "you won't want to miss either one of them."
  • "AAA talent" closes the event
  • First look at Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer!
  • In-depth look at Call of Duty Elite
  • $1 million CoD event sponsored by Activision and Xbox 360
  • Modern Warfare 2's map, The Pit, will be reconstructed as a paintball stadium
  • 100% of ticket sales go to Call of Duty Endowment, the non-profit organization from Activision used to help returning veterans find jobs
  • Event will be shared online via social media outlets with photos, interviews, and more 
If you want to attend, you'll have to register at CallofDuty.com/XP and await further details.

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