Overview
- TheGhostOfHope claimed the next Call of Duty, widely expected to be Modern Warfare 4, is essentially a copy of Modern Warfare II (2022) with no perk charging, lighter ADS and slide penalties, removed Ninja and minimap red dots, and heavy visual recoil.
- Infinity Ward posted a holiday message on December 15 warning players not to believe everything online and adding “See you in 2026,” a note many interpreted as pushing back on the leak.
- The leaker doubled down after the studio’s post, citing a past track record on Call of Duty scoops and saying more details would surface soon.
- Industry coverage continues to expect a 2026 release and a partial Korea setting for the next Infinity Ward title, though Activision has not confirmed those details.
- Scrutiny of the rumored gameplay approach comes as Activision shifts its release cadence and promises more innovation following Black Ops 7’s underperformance.