Why is it assumed that the sequel would be set in Russia?

[WTE_Galway]

It seems logical.

- it can only succeed in the west if it is available as an iphone app.

- any theater involving the US will invoke fear of NG style litigation issues.

- in western markets there is a hard core of ex-gamers who have retired from work in order to spend their entire time criticising CoD and actively trying to prevent people from buying it.

- there is a risk the franchise may be bought out by Disney if they remain in western markets