Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 comes from developer Infinity Ward and publisher Activision. The shooter launches on October 23, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Infinity Ward leads development, so the game also continues the studio’s Modern Warfare line. Furthermore, the story sets Captain Price against Ghost.

What’s Confirmed So Far

Release Date: The game launches worldwide on Friday, October 23, 2026. However, some storefronts list October 22 because of time zones.
Platforms: PC players can use Battle.net, Xbox on PC, or Steam. Additionally, Infinity Ward works with Beenox on the PC version and with Digital Legends on the native Switch 2 version.
Campaign Early Access: Eligible digital pre-orders can already play the full campaign. Moreover, the campaign includes 16 missions.
DMZ Early Access: Early Access for DMZ begins on October 20. Meanwhile, multiplayer also gains new game modes.
Game Pass: Activision confirmed that the game will skip Game Pass at launch. Instead, it arrives on the service in Holiday 2027.
PC Security: PC players need both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Therefore, they should check their security settings before launch day.
Pre-Order Rewards: Additionally, pre-orders include Open Beta Early Access and the Hunter Killer Operator Skin.


Why It Matters
Modern Warfare 4 is the fourth and final entry in the rebooted Modern Warfare series. As a result, the game closes a story that began in 2019. In addition, the launch skips the previous console generation, so PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players miss out.

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Game Details

Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PC (Battle.net, Xbox on PC, Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: October 23, 2026
Genre: Action, First-Person Shooter

Details come from official statements by Activision and Infinity Ward. Nothing beyond those statements has been announced.