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Modern Warfare 4 Season 1: Full Intel
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 launches on November 6, 2026, bringing new maps, modes, and content to Multiplayer and DMZ, alongside integration with Call of Duty: Warzone. The season introduces new weapons, operator skins, and battle pass content, with a focus on the new DMZ map X01 and new Warzone maps Hajin and Zodiac.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – How to Get Started as an Operator in DMZ
This guide provides an in-depth look at the DMZ mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, detailing how to recruit, prepare, and develop Operators. It explains the mechanics of Operator progression through Trait Trees, the consequences of an Operator becoming MIA, and the Prestige system for long-term development.
Unionized Activision QA workers authorize a strike after two years of stalled negotiations
Unionized Activision QA workers have authorized a strike after two years of stalled negotiations with the company. The union, representing 600 workers, is seeking wage increases, AI guardrails, and improved working conditions. Both sides accuse the other of bad-faith bargaining.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 19 to 23
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 19 and 23. Titles include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, Shoresy: Legends of the North, and numerous other indie and genre titles.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Starts Its Campaign – But Not On Game Pass
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign is available today for digital pre-orders, ahead of its full release on October 23rd. Notably, the game will not be available on Xbox Game Pass, requiring a separate purchase for Xbox players. The game features a campaign set in the Korean Peninsula and a DMZ mode, with multiplayer focusing on precise gunplay.
Eric Hirshberg (former Activision CEO) discusses new album 'More Is Not The Answer' — MP3s & NPCs
Former Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg discusses his transition into a music career, releasing his third studio album 'More Is Not The Answer.' The album explores themes of technology's impact on human connection, featuring a collaboration with Aloe Blacc. Hirshberg emphasizes his creative background and the importance of quality in both music and video game production.
DMZ — 5 Features to Get Excited for in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s New Mode
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's upcoming DMZ mode, set on the Haijin map, will feature extensive looting, objective-based missions, and player-versus-player combat. Key features include a 3D Printer for crafting equipment using scavenged resources, persistent Operators with customizable trait trees, and a variety of mission types like Story Missions and Dynamic Operations. The mode aims to provide a high-stakes extraction experience with meaningful progression and emergent storytelling.
Best Xbox And Game Pass Games Coming In October
October 2026 is set to be a busy month for Xbox players, with a diverse lineup of games releasing on console and PC, many of which will be available on Game Pass day one. Titles include high-speed racing in ACE COMBAT 8, the origin story of Gears of War: E-Day, horror in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, and simulation in Planet Zoo 2. The month also features cooperative puzzling in We Were Here Tomorrow, a remastered The Wolf Among Us, and the latest Call of Duty installment.
Four New Game Pass Additions Expand The Subscription!
Four new games are being added to Game Pass between September 21st and 27th, 2026. These include Dune: Awakening, the day-one release Well Dweller, Mad King Redemption, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 expanding to more tiers. The additions offer a variety of genres from survival to metroidvania and brawlers.
Good Smile Company is re-releasing the Crash Bandicoot Nendoroid just in time for the iconic marsupial's 30th…
Good Smile Company is re-releasing its Crash Bandicoot Nendoroid figure to celebrate the iconic marsupial's 30th anniversary. The detailed figure includes swappable parts and the character's companion, Aku Aku. Pre-orders are open until October 20, with shipping expected between April and June 2027.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and More
Xbox is offering Free Play Days featuring Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4's open beta, Control Ultimate Edition, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker and ARK: Survival Ascended are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 open beta runs from August 28 to September 1, with a level cap of 30 and earnable rewards.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer
Infinity Ward discusses the map and movement design for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer, focusing on its South Korean-inspired setting and new traversal mechanics. The developers aim to balance authentic environments with fluid gameplay, incorporating elements like pipe climbs and slide maneuvers to enhance player mobility and strategic options. The game is set to launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with beta weekends starting August 21.
MW4 Open Beta, NEXT, Fanatics Fest, & Serialized Camo
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game's multiplayer beta will begin on August 21, with an early access period for pre-orders and an open beta following shortly after. Pre-ordering the game offers exclusive cosmetic items, including a serialized weapon camo for the first 100,000 players.
MW4 Multiplayer: Kill Block Intel
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a dynamic multiplayer experience called Kill Block, an adaptive training facility where modular battlegrounds reconfigure before each match. Attendees at Fanatics Fest NYC can experience Kill Block firsthand, which includes expanded Gunfight modes like 3v3 and 10v10, with future support planned for more core multiplayer modes. The game is developed by Infinity Ward and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 23, 2026.
Black Ops 7 Season 05: Full Intel
Season 05 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches on July 23, introducing new maps, modes, weapons, and a Battle Pass. The update includes new multiplayer maps like Jubilee, a new Zombies Survival map, and the Drone Labs POI in Warzone. Ranked Play seasons for both Multiplayer and Resurgence will also begin, offering new rewards.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free play this weekend, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, and Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are available to all Xbox players, while Ikonei Island requires an Xbox Game Pass membership. Demonschool and The Stone of Madness also feature limited-time trials.
Black Ops 7 Season 04 Reloaded: Full Intel
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 04 Reloaded brings a mid-season update on June 25, featuring new multiplayer maps like Zenith and Launch, the Operation King Killer in Endgame, and the Kowakujō Round-Based Zombies map. The update also introduces the Champion's Quest in Core Battle Royale and a Summer of Action event led by Nick Cage. New weapons, attachments, and various in-game events and bundles are also part of the content drop.
Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access
Players who digitally pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will receive early access to the game's campaign starting October 16, 2026. The full game launches on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The campaign follows Private Park during a North Korean invasion and Captain Price's off-book operations.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Interview – A New Design, Full Flight, Tom Kenny Returns and More
Toys For Bob Studio Head Paul Yan discusses the upcoming game Spyro: A Realm Beyond, set to launch in Spring 2027. The interview highlights the new character design, the return of Tom Kenny as the voice of Spyro, and the significant addition of true flight mechanics. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, the game will feature a campaign set on the Korean Peninsula, extensive multiplayer modes with new movement and gunplay mechanics, and the extraction-based DMZ mode. The title will also integrate with Call of Duty: Warzone, with older console versions of Warzone being phased out.
