(CNN) -- While the gaming world is focused on the new Xbox One from Microsoft, Activision is deploying its most popular franchise, "Call of Duty," for its first assault on the next generation of consoles. Developer Infinity Ward has designed new game-engine technology to take advantage of Sony's PlayStation 4 and the new Microsoft console, both due by year's end. Its "Call of Duty: Ghosts" will come to PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers this November 5, with next-gen release dates coming later. In a recent interview in Los Angeles, Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg showed off what next-generation gaming will mean within the new "Call of Duty" game. Rather than continuing the "Modern Warfare" storyline, the development studio decided to start from scratch with a new story and new characters.
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"Call of Duty: Ghosts" will go on sale November 5
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We spoke to Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg about developing the game
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Game will be available for new PS4, Xbox One consoles and current consoles as well
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