Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Officially Revealed, Set During a Korean Peninsula Crisis
Infinity Ward has officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a first-person shooter set during a Korean Peninsula crisis. The campaign follows Private Park and Captain Price through various global locations, while multiplayer features a new Ballistic Authority system and a reconfigurable Kill Block map. The extraction-based DMZ mode will also return. The game launches on October 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Includes Joy-Con 2 Mouse Support, Cross-Play & Cross-Progression
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, 2026, featuring cross-play and cross-progression with other platforms. The Switch 2 version will also include optional Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, a feature previously seen in titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Where To Preorder Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Preorders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are now live for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a release date set for October 23, 2026. Both standard and Vault Editions are available, offering various bonuses including early access to the multiplayer beta and exclusive operator skins. Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will be announced at a later date, and the game will not be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Games Showcase Won’t Feature Project Helix or Strategy Talk, Confirms Matt Booty
Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty confirmed that the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th will not feature news about the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, nor will it include broad strategy discussions. The focus will be on games, with confirmed appearances including Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and potentially Halo: Campaign Evolved, Clockwork Revolution, and State of Decay 3.
Games Inbox: Will Modern Warfare 4 save Call Of Duty?
Readers discuss the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with concerns that Activision is not taking enough time to address player dissatisfaction. Other topics include the potential for Persona 6 leaks to be AI-generated, the quality of movie-licensed games, and the rising cost of next-generation consoles.
Call of Duty: Warzone is Being Delisted on PS4, Xbox One on June 4th, Servers Live Until Late 2026
Activision is delisting Call of Duty: Warzone from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 4th, though servers will remain active until the end of Season 6 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in late 2026. In-game purchases will be removed from the previous-generation versions, but progression and purchased content will carry over to current-gen consoles and PC if the same account is used. This news follows the official unveiling of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which will feature a new story, the return of DMZ mode, and enhanced gunplay.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Studio Says Cosmetics Will be “Anchored in the Game’s Narrative”
Infinity Ward has stated that all aspects of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, including cosmetics and collaborations, will be anchored in the game's narrative to ensure authenticity. The developer is seeking community feedback on cosmetic ideas. The game will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, skipping previous-generation consoles.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Campaign is Single-Player Only, Activision Confirms
Activision has confirmed that the campaign for Infinity Ward's upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be single-player only. This decision aims to address issues experienced with the co-op campaign in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, such as lack of checkpoints and inability to pause. The game is set to launch on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Leak May Reveal Early Access for Campaign
A leak suggests that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 might offer early access to its campaign mode. This potential feature could allow players to experience the single-player story before the full game's official launch.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Will Fix Two Major Franchise Issues
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to address two significant and long-standing issues within the franchise. The article suggests these changes aim to improve the player experience by resolving common frustrations.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Team Is Evaluating Skill-Based Matchmaking Following Black Ops 7
Infinity Ward is reportedly evaluating the skill-based matchmaking system for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This comes after player feedback and concerns regarding the implementation in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 takes the series to Korea
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a campaign set in Korea, marking the first time the series explores this region. The story will continue Captain Price's narrative.
Infinity Ward: Getting Modern Warfare 4 running on Switch 2 was “pretty smooth”
Infinity Ward studio head Jack O’Hara stated that bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to the Nintendo Switch 2 was a smooth process, with no issues regarding feature parity compared to other platforms. He expressed excitement about returning to Nintendo platforms, recalling past work on Wii U and Nintendo DS versions of Call of Duty titles.
Modern Warfare 4’s exact SBMM setup remains a mystery but at least we now know what it won’t be like
Infinity Ward has not revealed the exact Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) system for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. While the specific setup remains a mystery, the developer has indicated what the system will not be like, leaving players to speculate on the matchmaking approach.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Preview
Infinity Ward returns to develop Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, marking a new chapter for the franchise and the studio. This preview offers a hands-on look at the game's multiplayer, focusing on its updated movement and gunplay mechanics.
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.
Modern Warfare 4 Editions: Pre-order Benefits Detailed
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch on October 23, 2026, with pre-orders now available for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The article details the benefits of pre-ordering, including early access to the Open Beta and exclusive operator skins, as well as the differences between the Digital Standard, Vault, and Physical Standard editions. A 10% loyalty discount is offered on the Vault Edition for players who have owned previous Call of Duty titles.
Popular Free PS4 Shooter Being Delisted Soon, Shutting Down
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone will be delisted from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One digital storefronts on June 4, 2026, and will cease to be playable after the conclusion of Season 06 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The in-game store will also be removed on June 25, 2026. Warzone will remain available on newer consoles, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 set to release later this year.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Has A “Loyalty” Discount For The Vault Edition, Here’s How To Get It
Activision has announced a "Loyalty" discount for the $100 Vault Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, offering 10% off to players who have owned and played qualifying Call of Duty titles since 2019. The discount also applies to those who have claimed a qualifying title via PlayStation Plus or played one on Xbox Game Pass with an active subscription. This offer is valid for pre-orders on the same platform and account, and does not apply to the Vault Edition upgrade.
Call Of Duty: Warzone For Last-Gen Consoles Is Being Delisted Next Week, Will Go Offline In October
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone will be delisted for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on June 4 and will be taken offline completely in October. The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be a current-gen only title, launching on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
