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Evening Reading - October 9, 2026
This week's gaming news roundup includes updates on Dead by Daylight, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Gears of War: E-Day, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. There are also previews for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode and Armatus, alongside news about Bungie's Marathon and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The article also touches on video game maps, download deals, and speedrunning events.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ is Available on October 20th for Pre-Orders
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23rd, but digital pre-orders grant early access to the campaign and the DMZ extraction mode starting October 20th. The DMZ mode features players scavenging for weapons and cash in Hajin City while battling North Korean forces and rival operators, with dedicated story missions and upgrade systems.
Call Of Duty: MW4 Early Access Also Includes DMZ, Here’s How To Get In
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will offer early access to its DMZ mode starting October 20, three days before the game's official launch on October 23. Preordering any edition of the game grants access to both the DMZ mode and the campaign early on all platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Rollout Adds DMZ Early Access
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is offering early access to its DMZ mode for players who pre-order the game. This feature is available ahead of the full game's launch later this month.
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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reveals pricey spawn options for DMZ, which offer rich players an enormous advantage over poor players spawning on foot
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode will feature paid "infil" options, allowing players to start matches with vehicles ranging from tactical buggies to helicopters and even AC-130 gunships for a significant in-game cash cost. These options offer substantial advantages over the free, on-foot spawn, raising concerns about pay-to-win mechanics and creating an unfair playing field for new or less wealthy players.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Adds a Persistent Economy and Player Hub
Infinity Ward is expanding the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with a 70-level progression track, a persistent economy, and a player hub. The mode will launch on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for an action-heavy extraction experience.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's latest DMZ trailers have left players confused about the existence of a PvE-only mode
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode has sparked player confusion regarding the potential existence of a Player versus Environment (PvE)-only playlist. Trailers have shown a "Single Squad Mission" option, leading to speculation about its function, with some hoping it offers a PvE experience free from player-versus-player conflict. However, the absence of this option in later trailers has fueled further debate, with Infinity Ward yet to officially clarify its status.
Call Of Duty’s Richtofen Actor Wants Him To Come Back, Says 2027’s CoD Could Be From Sledgehammer
Voice actor Nolan North, known for playing Dr. Edward Richtofen in Call of Duty's Zombies mode, expressed his desire to reprise the role in a future Black Ops title. He speculates that the 2027 Call of Duty game might be developed by Sledgehammer Games, suggesting a new Black Ops installment could be further out. North clarified that this is his personal hope and not based on insider information.
"This is Call of Duty's definitive extraction shooter experience" - Infinity Ward details the new DMZ mode in Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward is heavily investing in the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, aiming for it to be a major pillar of the series. The new DMZ mode builds upon the 2022 beta with separate progression, a persistent economy, and enhanced AI enemies across the Haijin map. It will launch on October 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Campaign): 15 Key Details Before You Jump In
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign will feature a contemporary setting with a full-scale invasion of South Korea, focusing on the experiences of a new soldier, Private Park, alongside the return of Captain Price. The game promises a diverse range of missions, including stealth operations and vehicular combat, across various global locations like New York and Paris. Early access to the campaign is available with pre-orders, and the full game launches on October 23rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ Detailed in New Deep Dive Video
Infinity Ward has released a deep dive video detailing the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which combines story elements with an extraction formula. Players will face North Korean troops and rogue operators in Argent City, focusing on looting and completing objectives to improve their DMZ rank and upgrade their Forward Operating Base. The game is set to launch on October 23rd.
Infinity Ward Details Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Extraction Mode, DMZ
Infinity Ward has provided a detailed look at the new extraction mode, DMZ, for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This ambitious feature is a significant addition to the game.
Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ Mode Adds A Social Hangout With Plenty Of Perks
Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode will feature a new social hub called Forward Operating Base (FOB) on Hajin, allowing players to interact between matches, manage loadouts, and store loot. This expanded social space aims to enhance the extraction mode's progression and replayability, addressing storage limitations found in Modern Warfare 2's beta.
DMZ Returns In Modern Warfare 4 With Deeper Progression And More Ways To Play
Infinity Ward and Activision have detailed the return of DMZ in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, featuring a new map called Hajin and deeper player progression. The extraction mode will include various mission types with different risk levels, dynamic and side operations, and Lieutenant Hunts for valuable loot. Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
CoD: Modern Warfare 4 – DMZ Worldbuilder Cinematic Trailer
A cinematic trailer for the DMZ mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, titled 'Worldbuilder', has been released. The trailer showcases new elements and environments within the DMZ experience.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Trailer Details the New DMZ’s Setting and Stakes
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a returning DMZ mode, with its setting tied to the campaign's aftermath in Hajin City following a nuclear meltdown. Players will face off against rogue operators and hostile NPCs while trying to secure biological, nuclear, and chemical weaponry. Infinity Ward promises more details on the mode's mechanics soon.
15 New Games Launching in October 2026
October 2026 is set to be a massive month for game releases, featuring 15 new titles across various genres and platforms. Highlights include anticipated sequels like Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside new entries in established franchises such as Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Final Fantasy Resonance. The month also offers a diverse range of experiences from puzzle adventures like Order of the Sinking Star to simulation titles like Planet Zoo 2 and action-packed shooters like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Video Reveals Major Change That Could End Wallhacks for Good
Activision plans to address long-standing wallhack issues in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with new anti-cheat measures. This update aims to significantly reduce or eliminate the prevalence of cheating in the game.
Call of Duty's new anti-wallhack tech is so smart I can't believe it took until Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward and Activision are introducing a new anti-cheat technology called 'Server Culling' for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This system aims to combat wallhacks by withholding player location data from clients when opponents are not in direct line of sight, a move praised for its ingenuity and potential effectiveness.
