Overview
- Activision said it will no longer release consecutive Modern Warfare or Black Ops titles to ensure each annual game offers a unique experience.
- The company pledged to “drive innovation that is meaningful, not incremental,” though it has not detailed specific changes yet.
- Black Ops 7 will get expanded live-service support, with a free Multiplayer and Zombies trial and a Double XP weekend set for next week.
- Season 01 is billed as the series’ “largest live season ever,” with monthly updates planned as Activision seeks to improve player sentiment.
- The move comes after Black Ops 7’s poor reviews and reported sales declines in Europe, ongoing AI-asset criticism, and competition from Battlefield 6; the change rules out Black Ops 8 in 2026, with a Modern Warfare entry widely rumored but unconfirmed.