The scandal has erupted, footage from the Seoul crowd disaster was used in Call of Duty.

Families of victims from the 2022 Seoul crowd disaster are demanding the removal of footage used in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The game features scenes depicting a North Korean invasion, but includes real images from the tragedy where 159 people died during a Halloween event. Relatives express outrage over the use of distressing footage showing attempts to revive victims. Activision acknowledged using news footage but stated there was no intention to offend. The game has received high ratings on Steam, but concerns remain about its reception following these revelations.