Modern Warfare 4 developer breaks down the most advanced weapon simulation in Call of Duty history — 'We want them to feel like real weapons, but they shouldn't feel frustrating'
Infinity Ward studio multiplayer creative director Joe Cecot discussed the weapon simulation in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, aiming for powerful but not frustrating gunplay. The team learned from feedback on Modern Warfare 2's visual recoil and has overhauled movement and hip-fire mechanics for a more responsive experience. The game is set to release on October 23, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Entities
- Company: Activision
- Topic: Gunplay
- Game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
- Game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Platform: Xbox Series S
- Platform: PC
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Topic: Weapon Simulation
- Person: Joe Cecot
- Company: Infinity Ward
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