Call of Duty 2026 Won't Release on PS4

Key Points:

• The upcoming Call of Duty game, rumored to be Modern Warfare 4, will not release on last-gen consoles such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, marking the first time since 2013 that the franchise skips this generation of hardware.
• Activision confirmed this move, which may allow developers to make more significant technological advancements without being limited by older console capabilities.
• Last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was released on both last-gen and current-gen consoles but saw a decline in U.S. sales rankings, dropping to fifth place behind rival Battlefield 6.
• Reports suggest that development for last-gen versions of Modern Warfare 4 was canceled late last year, indicating a strategic shift by Activision to fully embrace current-gen hardware.
• Despite Microsoft's commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms, including a 10-year agreement, it remains uncertain if the new game will appear on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 or remain exclusive to more traditional consoles.