Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 reportedly targeting October 2026 launch
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Possible reveal at next Xbox Showcase!
There are some new rumors and leaks about the next entry to the iconic COD franchise, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, which might arrive sooner than expected.
According to the latest rumors from CharlieIntel, the next title in the COD franchise might be targeting an October 2026 release window. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4: Continuation of the series
This rumored game, which is expected to launch in October 2026, is going to be the next installment in the rebooted Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series.
This follows the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in November 2023. This game had strong sales; however, it also received mixed to negative reviews, which also makes it one of the lowest-rated mainline titles in the franchise.
Previous reports have suggested that this follow-up project is already “well into development,” and the latest rumors have further confirmed the possibility of a 2026 release.
Avoiding a clash with GTA 6
One of the main reasons that the game could possibly release in October 2026 could also be to avoid the clash with the upcoming giant, GTA 6, in November 2026.
There is no doubt that every developer and publisher is looking to release their game early or late, trying to avoid November 2026.
With this in mind, a sooner October release of the new Call of Duty can contribute to it gaining a large number of players prior to the holiday season.
Conclusion
For now, nothing is confirmed by Activision or the Xbox side. There are also some speculations and rumors about removing Call of Duty from Xbox Game Pass day one option as well.
It would be interesting to see how Xbox is going to handle the next big Call of Duty game from now on. There is a strong possibility that we might see the first reveal of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 in the upcoming Xbox Showcase in June 2026.
FAQs
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially confirmed?
No, the game has not been officially announced yet. Current information is based on leaks and industry reports.
When could Modern Warfare 4 release?
Rumors suggest an October 2026 launch, in line with the franchise’s usual release schedule.
Why is the game launching earlier than usual?
It may be to avoid competing with Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to dominate the market.
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