Infinity Ward
Infinity Ward business and news from across the web.
Latest coverage
What Is Xbox Game Studios At This Point?
Recent changes and layoffs within Xbox have led to a significant restructuring of its studios, questioning the identity and purpose of the 'Xbox Game Studios' brand. With only four studios remaining under its direct banner and others absorbed into Bethesda or Activision Blizzard, the publisher's internal structure has become complex and its future branding uncertain.
Modern Warfare 4 should feel "ripped from the headlines," says Call of Duty developer: "It's been a while since we've seen the grunt perspective"
Infinity Ward aims for a gritty, grounded, 'ripped from the headlines' style for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, returning to a traditional modern warfare focus with a 'grunt perspective' in its campaign. The developer is emphasizing weapon fidelity and a balanced movement system that caters to both fast-paced and tactical players.
Call of Duty maker Activision claims video game cheating is now a £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) a year industry
Activision claims the video game cheating industry generates approximately $8.5 billion annually through account sales, boosting, and spoofing services. The company's RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team is actively pursuing legal action against cheat sellers, disrupting operations and increasing costs for cheaters.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 gets campaign trailer
Activision and Infinity Ward have released a campaign trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, detailing a story focused on John Price's shadow operations and conflicts with former allies and foes. The narrative includes an invasion of South Korea and a global threat from a weapon in the hands of the villainous Archer. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, 2026.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has a weapon skin you can only see properly on Xbox
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a weapon skin that is only fully visible on Xbox platforms. While players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch will see a standard translucent black version of the Inner Circuit M4 Assault Rifle Blueprint, Xbox players will see it in a translucent green, paying homage to the original Xbox. This cosmetic difference will be visible even in cross-play matches, a departure from previous platform-exclusive bonuses.
The Modern Warfare 4 beta managed something Black Ops 7 couldn't on Steam
The beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 achieved a peak of 115,145 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the full release player count of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. While Steam figures don't represent the entire player base across all platforms, this indicates strong interest in the new Modern Warfare title.
The best guns in Modern Warfare 4
This guide details the best weapons in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, focusing on the current meta dominated by mobile submachine guns and versatile assault rifles. It highlights standout weapons like the ISO Nightshade, M4, Kastov 762, KG-7 Vulcan, and PPSh-41, noting their strengths and weaknesses post-beta adjustments.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Extended
Infinity Ward has extended the playable beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 until 10 PM PT tonight. The extension provides players with more time to experience the upcoming first-person shooter.
Microsoft will give you $5 to buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox (or Xbox on PC)
Microsoft is offering a $5 store credit for pre-ordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox Series X/S or PC through the Microsoft Store. This promotion, valid until September 1st, aims to incentivize purchases on Microsoft's platforms over competitors. The credit can be used on future purchases and is available in numerous regions.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developers Address Time to Kill Criticisms and Tweak Weapons in New Beta Update
Infinity Ward has released a beta update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, addressing player criticisms regarding the time to kill. The update also includes tweaks to several weapons.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta Steam numbers haven't budged in the second weekend, despite Warzone's arrival and transformative patch
The second weekend of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta saw stagnant player numbers on Steam, despite the addition of Warzone content and significant gameplay adjustments. Infinity Ward implemented changes to movement speed, slide mechanics, time-to-kill, spawns, and killstreak requirements in response to player feedback, but these did not translate to increased Steam concurrent players.
A Modern Warfare 4 open beta update adds the new big-team Combat Outpost mode
Infinity Ward has released a new update for the Modern Warfare 4 open beta, introducing the large-scale Ground War: Combat Outpost mode and two new maps. The patch also includes weapon balance adjustments, such as giving weapons with fewer than 60 reserve rounds an extra magazine, and a damage nerf to the .50 GS. The beta is currently live and will run until September 1.
How Modern Warfare 4 is revamping Call of Duty multiplayer and preparing for Switch 2
Activision and Infinity Ward are preparing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for its open beta, featuring significant multiplayer refinements like a rewritten mantle system and clearer map design. The game is also set to debut on the Nintendo Switch 2, with Digital Legends working to ensure it runs at 60fps docked and optimizes file size to around 87GB.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Next Beta Weekend Includes Zodiac, Combat Outpost, Hijack, and More
The second beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature new content including the Resurgence map Zodiac and multiplayer modes Hijack and Ground War: Combat Outpost. The beta is open to all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2, and the full game launches on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Modern Warfare 4 devs vow to fix Captain Price's hair after 'halfprice' jokes
Infinity Ward has acknowledged community feedback regarding Captain Price's unusual hairline in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, which appeared on lower graphical settings. The developer has vowed to address the issue in a future update, aiming to restore the character's appearance before the game's full release on October 23, 2026. The issue was noted by players across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Pushes Unplanned Update to Address Fan Feedback
Infinity Ward has released an unplanned update for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta to address player feedback. The update aims to quickly implement changes based on community input during the beta period.
After Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, devs promise to fix Captain Price's hair as his unexpected balding goes…
During the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, players noticed an issue with Captain Price's hair model, which appeared to be balding or poorly rendered. Developer Infinity Ward acknowledged the bug, stating they are aware of the problem with the character's hair not appearing correctly at lower detail levels and will address it in a future update. The studio also noted that the issue is more apparent on lower-spec machines.
"People wanted faster movement, but not this fast" - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta players aren't happy with slide spammers and the increased pace of the game
Players in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta have expressed dissatisfaction with the game's accelerated movement mechanics, particularly slide-spamming and excessive jumping. While faster movement was requested, the current pace is considered too extreme by many, leading to frustration. Developers Infinity Ward and Activision have already implemented balance passes to adjust weapon damage and Time to Kill (TTK) in response to player feedback.
Infinity Ward Says a Fix Is Coming for Captain Price’s Low-Settings Hair Disaster
Infinity Ward has acknowledged an issue in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 where Captain Price's hair appears distorted or missing when the game is run on the lowest graphics settings. The studio confirmed via their X/Twitter account and the game's Trello board that a fix is planned for a future update, though it is not a high priority compared to other known issues.
