Warfighter, which takes place in modern Afghanistan, and global operations respectively, with weaponry appropriate to the time period. The player fights for the United States (although groups such as the French Resistance have been represented), and the identity of the main character varies between games. The games are often characterized by linear gameplay through recognizable WWII-era areas of conflict, which is sometimes presented in a cinematic tone.

Along the story, the player also assume the roles of an U.S. Army Ranger and an Apache chopper gunner during some missions late in the game. The entire game deals with advancement of US forces in Afghan soil and challenges involved in establishing control over the resisting militants.