Call of Duty Builds Korean Alley Pop-Ups in London and LA

Call of Duty Turns Korean Alleyways Into a Real-World Modern Warfare 4 Mission

Atlas OOH Sees Experiential OOH Become a Playable Environment

Most gaming campaigns ask audiences to look at a world. This one invited them to walk into it.

Call of Duty built replica Korean alleyways on Shoreditch High Street in London and Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, using detailed storefronts, neon signs, graffiti and street props to recreate an environment associated with Modern Warfare 4.

The London version occupied a former car park wrapped by advertising hoardings, turning an otherwise ordinary urban site into a temporary branded destination.

For Atlas OOH, this is a strong example of how Experiential OOH can transform a location into a world rather than simply placing an ad inside it.

Environmental Detail Makes the Campaign Feel Like a Place, Not a Set

The strongest part of the activation is the amount of visual detail built into the environment.

Rather than relying on oversized logos, the experience used Korean-style shopfronts, signage, food counters, seating, graffiti and props to create atmosphere. That approach gives visitors more to discover and makes the space feel less like a temporary ad installation.

This kind of Experiential OOH works because the environment itself becomes the creative asset.

Atlas OOH Highlights the Shift From Photo Opportunity to Participation

A visually impressive build can attract attention, but Call of Duty gave fans a reason to stay.

Visitors received mission cards and followed a trail of puzzles through the alley. Instead of simply photographing the set, people had to interact with different elements and solve clues.

That turns the campaign from passive Outdoor Advertising into a live game mechanic.

Amazon Loot Lockers Turn Completion Into Reward

Cracking the campaign’s code unlocked Amazon Loot Lockers containing limited-edition Call of Duty prizes.

This created a tangible payoff at the end of the physical journey. The reward mechanic also helped connect the immersive environment with Amazon Ads and the broader commerce ecosystem around the campaign.

For brands planning Interactive OOH or Experiential Marketing, this is an important lesson: participation becomes more powerful when the experience gives people something meaningful to unlock.

The Campaign Extended From the Street to Twitch

The experience was not limited to people physically present in London or Los Angeles.

On Twitch, viewers could use chat commands to move between CCTV-style cameras, search for hidden clues and work collectively to unlock rewards. An online version also allowed fans to explore the alley digitally.

This hybrid structure expands the role of OOH Media. The physical build becomes the anchor, while livestreaming and online interaction turn it into content for a much larger audience.

Atlas OOH helps brands connect physical Outdoor Media with digital extensions, social participation and interactive experiences so a campaign can travel beyond the location where it begins.

Why the Call of Duty Activation Works

• It recreates a recognizable world. The location feels connected to the game rather than merely decorated with branding.
• It rewards exploration. Missions and puzzles encourage dwell time.
• It gives fans a reason to share. The environment naturally creates photo and video content.
• It connects physical and digital participation. Twitch and online exploration extend the experience beyond the street.
• It includes a payoff. Amazon Loot Lockers turn progress into a tangible reward.

Bottom line: The Call of Duty Korean alleyway activation demonstrates how Experiential OOH can make a fictional location feel physically real. Instead of asking fans to watch a trailer or view a billboard, Activision, Omnicom Media and Amazon Ads created a place to explore — and then gave audiences a mission once they arrived.

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• User-provided campaign information and images