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Call of Duty MW4: release, campaign, and reception

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Activision and Infinity Ward launched Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The title features a native version for the Nintendo Switch 2, which utilizes Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, and has earned an 86 on Metacritic. While the game reached 227,622 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the peak of Black Ops 7, market analysis from Circana indicates lower overall engagement on PlayStation and Xbox compared to the Black Ops 7 launch. The game has since secured the number one position in the UK physical game charts, as well as the top spot on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series charts. The ~~game serves as the final installment in the rebooted Modern Warfare series. The~~ campaign features two parallel narratives: one following Captain Price and Task Force 141 in a conclusion involving characters such as Ghost, Gaz, and Makarov, and a second set in Korea depicting a conflict between North and South Korea through the perspective of soldier Park Hyun-Jun. This storyline includes 16 missions set in locations such as Korea, New York, Paris, and Mumbai, and introduces a new antagonist, The Archer, played by Mads Mikkelsen. The depiction of a North Korean invasion has triggered political debate in South ~~Korea. Lawmakers, including Han Dong-hoon and Ahn Cheol-soo,~~ Korea, where lawmakers have used the fictional portrayal of a devastated Seoul to critique ~~the current administration's~~ national security ~~policies~~ policies. Following the launch, retailers in Germany and ~~military preparedness.~~ Italy offered various discounted bundles, including pairings with Logitech gaming headsets. Activision and Lakeshore Records also released the digital original score, composed by Stephen Barton and Jason Graves, which features musical contributions from the South Korean band JAMBINAI and musician Luna Lee. Season 1, titled “Hajin Conflict,” launched on November 6, 2026, integrating Warzone with a unified progression system and a shared Battle Pass. The update introduced new maps including Hajin, Zodiac, and the X01 Black Site for DMZ mode, alongside returning locations like Verdansk and Rebirth Island. This season also marked the debut of Warzone on Nintendo Switch 2 and ended support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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