Activision has denied a rumor that the next Call of Duty is being developed for PS4. The company responded through the official Call of Duty account, saying the claim is not true and that the next entry is not being made for Sony’s last gen console.
That likely means the next Call of Duty will be built for current generation hardware only. Activision did not name Xbox One in the statement, but it would make little sense to skip PS4 while still supporting Xbox One. The practical takeaway is that the series is finally moving on from the PS4 and Xbox One era.
This should give the next Call of Duty more technical room
Call of Duty has supported older consoles for a long time. That made sense when many players were still on PS4 and Xbox One, but it also limited what developers could do. Older CPUs, slower storage, and weaker memory systems can affect map design, loading, visuals, AI, and online systems.
Leaving last gen behind should give developers more freedom to target PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC without designing around 2013 hardware.
| Platform generation | What appears to be changing |
|---|---|
| PS4 | Activision says the next Call of Duty is not being developed for it |
| Xbox One | Not named directly, but likely left behind too |
| PS5 | Expected current generation target |
| Xbox Series X | S |
| PC | Expected to remain supported |
The rumored next game is widely reported to be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, though Activision has not fully revealed the title yet. What it has clarified is the platform direction. After years of cross generation releases, Call of Duty seems ready to leave eighth generation consoles behind.
This move arrives late in the console cycle. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launched in 2020, so Call of Duty has taken about six years to fully move past PS4 and Xbox One. That shows how large the older console audience remained, but it also explains why many players wanted the series to finally make the cut.
For players still on PS4 or Xbox One, this is disappointing but expected. Hardware support cannot last forever, especially for a yearly shooter that needs strong performance, fast loading, and modern online features.
For everyone on current hardware, this could be good news. A Call of Duty built without last gen constraints may have better visuals, larger systems, faster loading, and fewer compromises. The real test will be whether Activision uses that freedom in a meaningful way.
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