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Activision ends Call of Duty: Warzone support for older-gen

Overview

Activision officially discontinued support for Call of Duty: Warzone on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 6, 2026. This transition follows a May announcement regarding the shift to Modern Warfare 4, which requires hardware incompatible with previous-generation consoles. Consequently, the battle royale component can no longer maintain necessary engine, map, and gameplay updates for older systems.

While players on older hardware can no longer download or purchase new content, the game remains playable on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Activision confirmed that player progression and items purchased with COD Points can be carried over to newer hardware via the same Activision account. However, transferring unspent COD Points between different ecosystems, such as from PlayStation to Xbox, is not supported.

The launch of Modern Warfare 4 marks a significant release across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version, adapted by Digital Legends Entertainment, supports 60 FPS in multiplayer when docked, along with cross-play and cross-progression. Season 1, which arrived on November 6, introduced new multiplayer maps including Backstab, Canyon, and a reimagined Shoot House. The update also features the DMZ extraction mode, including the X01 facility near the Hajin map. To coincide with the season, Activision offered a limited-time free trial of the DMZ mode for PC and current-generation console players through November 11.

Entities

Activision · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Call of Duty: Warzone · Nintendo

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches across multiple platforms

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has launched on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, featuring a new campaign, DMZ mode, and Season 1 content.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Activision ends Call of Duty: Warzone support for PS4 and Xbox One

    Activision has ended Call of Duty: Warzone support on PS4 and Xbox One, requiring players to upgrade to newer consoles or PC to continue playing.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Call of Duty: Warzone to end support for PS4 and Xbox One

    Call of Duty: Warzone will cease operations on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 6, 2026, as Activision shifts focus to current-generation hardware and PC.

Sources

automaton-media.com · dailyguardian.ae · digitaltrends.com · esportsph.com · fragster.de · gamersrd.com · gametimers.it · maketecheasier.com · multiplayer.it · nintendoblast.com.br · nintendosmash.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · pcnmobile.com · positioniseverything.net · powerupgaming.co.uk · que.es · saudigamer.com · seletronic.com.br · shiftdelete.net · tierragamer.com · vandal.elespanol.com · world-today-journal.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history