Overview
- A well-known Call of Duty leaker, TheGhostOfHope, said on Oct. 20 there was 'some evidence' the date could move up a week, then pegged the odds at roughly 20%.
- Activision has not announced any change, and reporting reiterates the publisher’s confirmed Nov. 14, 2025 release across platforms.
- Player speculation grew after the Black Ops 6 'Chucky' event’s end shifted to Nov. 6, which some read as a timing clue.
- Community theories include a tactical move to counter Battlefield 6’s strong launch or a form of deluxe-edition early access, though a full week of early play is uncommon.
- Industry analysis notes that advancing an AAA launch this close to release is rare and would strain retail, marketing, and digital storefront logistics, with examples like Borderlands 4 announced months ahead.