No mainline game for the first time in almost two decades.
We now know that, despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, franchises like Call of Duty will continue to release on the PlayStation 5 and PS4. However, there’ll be no mainline Call of Duty game next year anyway, as Bloomberg reports that the publisher has made the decision to delay 2023’s instalment until 2024. To be clear, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare sequel by Infinity Ward that’s already been announced will still release later this year as planned – it’s next year’s title that will be taking time off.
If the report is accurate – and it’s Jason Schreier reporting this, who has a strong track record – it’d mark the first time in almost two decades where a new Call of Duty hasn’t launched every year. It’s worth noting that this move is unlikely to be related to Microsoft’s buyout, as that hasn’t cleared regulatory approval yet and Activision is continuing to operate as an independent entity for the time being.
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