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Sledgehammer Games Poised to Launch New Modern-Era Call of Duty Subfranchise in 2027

Leaks suggest the title will ditch jetpacks in favor of ground-based movement with martial arts combat, forgoing its traditional Zombies mode.

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Overview

  • It is reported to mark the franchise’s first standalone modern-day series outside the Modern Warfare and Black Ops lines in nearly a decade.
  • The project is said to be in early development at Sledgehammer Games with a planned launch in 2027.
  • Insiders claim the game will exclude futuristic jetpack mechanics and emphasize advanced “boots on the ground” movement.
  • Leaked details indicate hand-to-hand combat elements such as karate kicks and chops will complement the core gunplay.
  • Sources suggest the traditional Zombies mode may be replaced by an expanded “Get High” obstacle course challenge from Modern Warfare III Season 3.