Activision Blizzard has officially confirmed that the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise will not be available on PlayStation 4 (PS4) or Xbox One. Instead, the highly anticipated title will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, aligning with the industry’s push toward next-generation gaming.
This decision underscores Activision Blizzard’s strategic focus on modern hardware, ensuring players experience the game with enhanced graphics, performance, and features tailored for current-gen consoles. The move also reflects broader trends in the gaming industry, where developers are prioritizing platforms capable of supporting advanced technologies like ray tracing, higher frame rates, and faster load times.
While no official release date has been announced, industry insiders speculate that the next Call of Duty game could arrive in late 2024. The franchise has consistently been one of the top-selling and most popular in the world, with recent entries like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) and Call of Duty: Warzone drawing millions of players globally.
This shift away from older consoles may impact players who have not yet upgraded to next-gen systems. However, Activision Blizzard has not indicated plans to release a separate version for PS4 or Xbox One, suggesting that the game will be a next-gen exclusive at launch.
Gamers are advised to check official announcements from Activision Blizzard for updates on the game’s title, features, and release window. The company has yet to confirm whether the next Call of Duty will include cross-play or cross-progression between generations, a feature that has become increasingly important for players with multiple consoles.