Call of Duty
This year's entry is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — out October 23, 2026, with Season 1 live since November 6 bringing DMZ's new X01 zone and full Warzone integration.
Modern Warfare 4 — what's live
Launched Oct 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC. No PS4/Xbox One version, no day-one Game Pass.
Season 1 multiplayer
Three new 6v6 maps at launch — Backstab, Canyon and a reimagined Shoot House — plus returning Grind and Drop Zone modes. Ministry, Overflow and Counter Attack land mid-season.
DMZ: X01
A new Exclusion Zone — an underground GRANIT Arms weapons facility beneath Hajin with new orders, threats and equipment.
Warzone integration
MW4 content merges into Warzone on Hajin and Zodiac. Warzone also arrived on Switch 2 and ended PS4/Xbox One support.
Season 1 Battle Pass
A streamlined linear 100-tier pass (1,100 COD Points) with auto catch-up to the current day of the season up to Day 50.
How the series is selling
The honest numbers behind the headlines.
Circana launch data shows Modern Warfare 4 pulled a smaller share of console players in week one than Black Ops 7 did a year ago — though the comparison has caveats: BO7 shipped on PS4/Xbox One and day-one Game Pass, MW4 doesn't. The bigger storyline: Black Ops 7 was outsold by Battlefield 6 in the US — the first time a Battlefield has ever beaten a Call of Duty annual release there.
Which Call of Duty should you play
| You want | Play | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Free battle royale | Call of Duty: Warzone | Free |
| New multiplayer + DMZ | Modern Warfare 4 (Season 1) | Paid |
| Zombies + last year's MP | Black Ops 7 | Paid / Game Pass |
| Mobile | Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile | Free |
FAQ
Is Call of Duty free?
Warzone and Warzone Mobile are free-to-play. The annual premium titles — Modern Warfare 4 this year — are paid.
Is MW4 on Game Pass?
Not at launch — it's the first recent Call of Duty to skip day-one Game Pass, which partly explains its softer console launch share.
Does Warzone still work on PS4 or Xbox One?
No — last-gen support ended with MW4 Season 1 in November 2026. Warzone is now PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC only.