Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 announced for next-gen consoles and PC

Activision and Infinity Ward have officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The game is set for release on October 23, 2026, and the list of supported platforms clearly shows the series moving to a new generation: it will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, but not on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

The campaign revolves around a full-scale North Korean invasion of South Korea. One of the main characters is Private Park, a young South Korean soldier whose perspective puts players on the front lines. Meanwhile, Captain Price continues his off-the-books mission following the events of Modern Warfare III, tying this entry to earlier games in the sub-series.

The campaign is not limited to the Korean Peninsula. Activision promises missions in Korea, New York, Paris, Mumbai, and occupied urban zones. Based on the description, Modern Warfare 4 once again focuses on a global military crisis, shifting locations, and cinematic operations around the world.

The publisher paid special attention to the PC version. Developed by Infinity Ward and Beenox, it offers expanded settings for performance, graphics, responsiveness, and image quality. The game will be available on PC via Battle.net, Steam, and the Xbox app, and it supports Xbox Play Anywhere, letting players use a single purchase across the Microsoft ecosystem.

On PC, the game supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies. For high-end systems, it includes DLSS 4.5, extended ray tracing in the campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ, as well as improved reflections, shadows, ambient occlusion, and volumetric effects. For competitive modes, the developers promise separate settings optimized for high FPS and minimal input lag.

Nintendo Switch 2 support is one of the most notable aspects of the announcement. After years of Call of Duty largely skipping Nintendo consoles, Modern Warfare 4 could be a key test of whether the new platform can handle major multiplatform releases. If the Switch 2 version delivers the core modes and stable performance, it would significantly boost the console's appeal to players who care about more than just Nintendo exclusives.

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