Activision prepares Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launch and new sub-franchise

Activision has released the content roadmap and release schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The game is set for an official launch on October 23, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Digital pre-order customers can access the single-player campaign early starting October 16, followed by early access to the DMZ extraction mode on October 20.

The upcoming title features a campaign set during a conflict on the Korean Peninsula. Technical enhancements include integration with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and Reflex technologies for PC players. The multiplayer component will launch with various maps, including 'Kill Block' and 'Mumbai', alongside new modes such as 'Hijack' and 'Inflation'. A content roadmap indicates that the 'Shipment' map will arrive on October 27, with Season 01 scheduled to begin on November 6.

Separately, Activision Chief Marketing Officer Tyler Bahl confirmed that the company is developing an entirely new Call of Duty sub-franchise to provide a fresh experience distinct from the Modern Warfare and Black Ops lines. While specific details regarding the new saga's setting or studio remain undisclosed, the project aims to address player desire for new tones and environments.