Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Forged in Valor Series and the C.O.D.E. Valor Pack, Explained

Call of Duty's charity arm has a new way to tell a soldier's story this week. On October 19, the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) launched Forged in Valor, a three-part documentary series profiling Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter, timed to land just four days before Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23.

The series is built around the upcoming C.O.D.E. Valor Pack, an in-game bundle developed with Carpenter himself, with 100% of Activision's net proceeds going toward the Endowment's veteran employment programs. Here's everything officially confirmed so far about the series, the pack, and how it fits into Modern Warfare 4's launch week.

1. What Launched This Week

According to the Call of Duty Blog, the Call of Duty Endowment published the first two installments of Forged in Valor on October 19: Episode 1, "The Man Behind the Medal," and Episode 2, "Built to Endure." A third episode, "Calm. Forward. Relentless.," is described as arriving soon, with no exact date given. Each episode is hosted on the official Call of Duty YouTube channel.

2. Who Is Kyle Carpenter?

Kyle Carpenter is a retired U.S. Marine Corps corporal and the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. On November 21, 2010, during a firefight in Marjah, Afghanistan, a grenade landed near Carpenter and a fellow Marine, Lance Cpl. Nicholas Eufrazio. Carpenter moved toward the blast to shield his teammate, an act that left him unconscious for weeks and resulted in the loss of an eye and extensive injuries, according to Military Times and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. He received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama at the White House on June 19, 2014.

In Episode 1 of Forged in Valor, Carpenter reflects on his path to service and the moment that defined his Medal of Honor story. The Call of Duty Blog quotes him directly: "My legacy isn't defined by a single moment." A second quote from the series frames his broader outlook: "Sacrifice is a duty. Resilience is a choice. The greatest power I have is to make that choice."

3. Inside the Three-Episode Series

Per the official Call of Duty Blog, the series breaks down as follows:

• Episode 1 — "The Man Behind the Medal": Covers the experiences that shaped Carpenter's journey, from answering the call to serve through the defining moment of courage in Marjah.
• Episode 2 — "Built to Endure": Follows his recovery after the grenade blast — the long physical and emotional rebuilding process that followed his injuries.
• Episode 3 — "Calm. Forward. Relentless.": Billed as arriving soon; Activision has not given a release date for it yet.

Forged in Valor Episode 1: "The Man Behind the Medal." Video: Call of Duty (official YouTube channel)

Forged in Valor Episode 2: "Built to Endure." Video: Call of Duty (official YouTube channel)

4. What the C.O.D.E. Valor Pack Actually Is

The official Call of Duty Blog confirms the Valor Pack is an in-game bundle for Modern Warfare 4 "developed with" Carpenter, drawing on details from his service, resilience and recovery — but as of publication, Activision has not detailed the pack's exact in-game contents, its price, or which platforms it will be sold on. When Activision first announced the Endowment's plans around Carpenter back in August, Military Times reported the pack would add him as a playable character; that detail has not yet been restated in the October blog post, so treat it as reported rather than officially re-confirmed at this time.

What is confirmed: the pack arrives alongside Modern Warfare 4's October 23 launch, and 100% of Activision's net proceeds from it go directly to the Call of Duty Endowment.

A Pattern, Not a One-Off

The Valor Pack continues a recurring Endowment tradition of operator bundles tied to real veterans — previous entries have honored figures including a retired NASA astronaut and a Purple Heart recipient, according to Military Times' reporting on the Endowment's history of similar releases.

5. Where the Money Actually Goes

The Call of Duty Endowment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 by then-Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick and retired General James L. Jones, funding programs that help U.S. and U.K. veterans move into skilled civilian careers. Per Wikipedia's sourced figures, the Endowment has funded the placement of more than 150,000 veterans since its founding, including a record 19,027 placements in 2024 alone, and it passed the 100,000-placement mark in 2022.

Because Activision Blizzard covers the Endowment's operating costs, donations go entirely toward its grantee programs rather than overhead. The organization reports an average cost of roughly $628 per veteran placement, and says veterans placed in 2024 started at salaries averaging over $75,000 with an 89% six-month retention rate.

6. How This Fits Into Modern Warfare 4's Launch Week

The timing isn't a coincidence. Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Early Access window — covering the single-player story only, for players who digitally pre-ordered or pre-purchased the Standard or Vault Edition — opened on October 16 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Battle.net, Steam and Xbox on PC) and Nintendo Switch 2, per the official Call of Duty Blog. Multiplayer and DMZ remain locked until the full worldwide launch on October 23.

Infinity Ward is leading development on Modern Warfare 4, with Beenox supporting the PC version and Digital Legends working on the native Nintendo Switch 2 build. The campaign follows a joint U.S.–South Korean squad, including a new protagonist, Private Park, after North Korea launches a full-scale invasion of the peninsula — with Captain Price, now operating outside the chain of command, pursuing his own off-book mission in parallel.

7. How and When to Get the Valor Pack

Activision has confirmed the Valor Pack releases alongside Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, but has not yet published a storefront listing, price or exact contents list. The safest way to avoid misinformation here is to watch the official Call of Duty Blog and the Call of Duty Endowment's own channels directly rather than rely on early unofficial price leaks, since none of the reporting so far includes a verified number.

In the meantime, Episodes 1 and 2 of Forged in Valor are live now on the official Call of Duty YouTube channel, and Episode 3 is expected before or around launch day.

Quick Tips Recap

• Forged in Valor is a three-part series from the Call of Duty Endowment profiling Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter; Episodes 1 and 2 are live now, Episode 3 is coming soon.
• The C.O.D.E. Valor Pack arrives alongside Modern Warfare 4 on October 23; 100% of Activision's net proceeds go to the Endowment.
• Price and exact in-game contents for the Valor Pack have not been officially announced yet.
• Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Early Access is already live for eligible digital pre-order customers; multiplayer and DMZ unlock with the full October 23 launch.
• The Call of Duty Endowment has funded more than 150,000 veteran job placements since 2009, entirely funded by Activision Blizzard's operating support.

Official Resources

• Call of Duty Blog: Forged in Valor series announcement
• Call of Duty Blog: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access
• Call of Duty Endowment (official site)
• Congressional Medal of Honor Society: Kyle Carpenter

For more on what's confirmed for launch week, read our breakdown of Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Early Access period, catch up on every confirmed release detail, edition and Warzone plan, dig into the story built around Task Force 141's Korean campaign, or check what's changing with DMZ's new Forward Operating Base. For everything else happening across the series, visit our full walkthroughs archive.