A new rumor indicates that Call of Duty 2026, possibly called Modern Warfare 4, is in the works with significant changes that might redefine the franchise. As per industry insider @TheGhostofHope, here’s what has been revealed so far:
No Support for Old-Gen Consoles
PS4 and Xbox One are likely to be abandoned, as Call of Duty 2026 is reportedly working solely on current and next-generation hardware. This move goes hand in hand with the series’ drive for higher-level visuals and performance.
Next-Gen Development
According to reports, the game is being made on next-generation Xbox dev kits, which means there are optimizations for upcoming hardware, potentially the rumored mid-gen Xbox and PlayStation refreshes.
EXCLUSIVE Details for Modern Warfare IV (2026):
– No Old Gen support
– Traditional UI like the older games (More traditional than BO6)
– Engine being overhauled to address MWII problems like “visual clutter” etc.
– Being developed on Dev Kits for the Next Xbox
– No “Warzone 3″… pic.twitter.com/xzmdjiDARd— Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) March 3, 2025
A Return to Traditional UI
One of the strongest complaints about newer Call of Duty titles has been with the UI layout. Here, the designers could be turning more traditional in restoring the less cluttered, easier-to-understand menus that earlier games possessed.
Engine Upgrades for Better Visuals
Call of Duty 2026 will allegedly bring engine enhancements to help minimize visual clutter. This might solve player grievances regarding readability in recent games and enhance overall gameplay clarity.
Warzone Support in Doubt
The fate of Warzone’s integration with Modern Warfare 4 is in doubt. If the alleged return of Verdansk doesn’t fare well, there’s a possibility the new game may not be fully supported within Warzone’s developing ecosystem.
Though these tidbits have not been confirmed, they make sense with Call of Duty’s latest transition towards better, more recent hardware and smoother gameplay. Remember to take all of this in with a grain of salt until Activision confirms the game officially.