PlayStation 4’s longevity continues, as a leaker claims the next Call of Duty game will be released on the aging console. Sony’s best-selling system, alongside Microsoft’s Xbox One, remains a target for Activision despite the challenges of supporting older hardware.
Leaker Alaix, known for accurately revealing unreleased Call of Duty content—including Vanguard’s map pool and Black Ops skin collaborations—stated that the upcoming title, believed to be Modern Warfare 4, is "currently being playtested on PS4." This suggests Activision is at least considering a PlayStation 4 release for the next installment.
Most modern Call of Duty games have launched across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. While a PS4 release wouldn’t be surprising, concerns persist about the technical compromises required to support the console’s aging hardware.
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Will Supporting PS4 Harm Call of Duty’s Progression?
Critics argue that the Modern Warfare reboot has driven significant graphical and engine improvements in the Call of Duty series. However, scaling back these advancements to accommodate older consoles like the PS4 could negatively impact the experience for all players.
This dilemma is not unique to Call of Duty. CD Projekt Red faced similar challenges with Cyberpunk 2077, ultimately choosing to abandon last-generation support for its 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion. The studio determined that the PS4’s limitations made it impossible to deliver meaningful advancements without rendering the game unplayable on the console.
Is It Time for Activision to Drop Last-Gen Consoles?
As the Call of Duty franchise faces criticism for its annual iterative releases, some industry observers suggest Activision should finally move on from last-generation hardware. While this decision could exclude millions of players in certain regions, it may be necessary for the series to evolve and avoid stagnation.
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