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• Latest news Call of Duty to move to every‑other‑year releases, Insider Gaming reports

  Insider Gaming reports that Call of Duty recently announced it will switch from annual releases to releasing a game every other year. The article says the franchise had previously released a new Call of Duty title every year. Insider Gaming cites well-known series entries such as Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops and lists the original Call of Duty release date as October 29, 2003. The piece also says the series often remakes famous maps and continues storylines across entries.

• Latest news Minecraft and Skate 2 modded into Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

  Modders have added playable Minecraft and Skate 2 mods to the original Modern Warfare 2 (2009), Dexerto reports. Dexerto says the Minecraft mod runs through a custom client that lets players pick a custom class and drop into a free-for-all where they spawn inside a Minecraft-style world populated by typical mobs and featuring a day-and-night cycle. Videos of both mods circulated widely on social media and went viral, with some viewers questioning whether the Minecraft footage was real or edited, according to Dexerto. Dexerto places these new mods in the context of many past MW2 (2009) community modifications and hacks.

• Latest news GameRant reports Halo is giving Activision a Call of Duty problem

  GameRant published an article on September 24, 2026 reporting that Halo is giving Activision a Call of Duty problem it has never had to solve. The piece was written by Christopher Adams, identified in the article metadata as a GameRant features and lists contributor. The supplied evidence does not include details about the nature of the alleged problem or any response from Activision. No other sources or corroborating reports are present in the provided evidence.

• Latest news Call of Duty: Warzone adds cosmetic toggle to disable legacy character skins

  PC Gamer reported that Warzone will add a client-side "cosmetic toggle" that disables legacy character skins. The outlet said that when the toggle is enabled, players will instead see operators from Modern Warfare 4, which PC Gamer described as making the game stylistically cohesive. PC Gamer noted the toggle exists only within Warzone and that Modern Warfare 4 itself will not carry forward cosmetics from past games. The report also recalled that the company committed last year to a clean break with Black Ops 7 by not carrying old skins forward.

• Latest news Black Ops 7 Zombies Super Easter Egg requires Toy Boxes across all six maps

  GameRant reports Black Ops 7 Zombies now features a Super Easter Egg that requires players to revisit all six maps to locate a Toy Box. The GameRant walkthrough, published Sept. 19, 2026, includes sections on how to start and complete the Super Easter Egg and lists the rewards. The article is presented as a practical guide for players attempting the multi-map easter egg and is authored by Jake Fillery. The report indicates the Super Easter Egg is available now and that the guide details steps and rewards.

• Latest news Call of Duty Team RICOCHET says it's 'dismantling' an $8.5 billion cheating industry

  Insider Gaming reports Call of Duty anti-cheat Team RICOCHET said in a blog post it is working to dismantle an $8.5 billion cheating industry. The team described cheating markets as organized, with cheat developers at the top of a 'pyramid' and some developers operating as multi‑million‑dollar organizations backed by investors, Insider Gaming reports. The outlet said cheating has long plagued multiplayer games and that Call of Duty faces a particularly active black market that clashes with anti‑cheat efforts. Insider Gaming adds Team RICOCHET’s post shared facts, figures, and the processes the team uses to fight cheats.

• Latest news Final Fantasy 7 Revelation reportedly a 200GB install, director says

  PC Gamer reports that in a VGC interview Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi said the game is "looking at" a roughly 200GB install size. PC Gamer notes that size would be larger than almost any game and an outlier among singleplayer RPGs. The article says it was previously disclosed that the game's physical edition will include two Blu-ray discs but still require additional downloads. Hamaguchi was responding to questions about the retail/physical version and said the team must "overcome the hardware to a certain extent," as reported by VGC and relayed by PC Gamer.

• Latest news Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 6 is final Ranked Play and adds The Haunting

  GameRant reports that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 6 is the game's final update and it launches the final Ranked Play season. The report says the season kicks off The Haunting event and offers spooky content such as the arrival of Giant Infected. GameRant also notes rewards are available through the DOOM Event Pass and that the outlet lists the Ranked Play rewards players can earn in Black Ops 7 and Warzone Resurgence Season 6.

• Latest news Arc Raiders Expeditions paused until early 2027; studio says it may scrap the system

  Embark Studios has paused the Expeditions progression system in Arc Raiders until early 2027, PC Gamer reported. The studio said the pause is to rework Expeditions because longstanding issues and player complaints can’t be addressed with incremental fixes, according to PC Gamer. PC Gamer also reported that in an interview with PCGamesN executive producer Aleksander Grøndal said the team may remove Expeditions entirely. Expeditions function as a prestige-style reset—players invest in a caravan that ultimately enables a narrative departure from the Rust Belt and results in a full level reset, PC Gamer explained.

• Latest news Last Call Event Pass now live in Black Ops 7 and Warzone — two-week Season 5 run

  The Last Call Event Pass is live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of Season 5. Players have a two-week window to earn both free and premium rewards by gaining XP. This limited-time pass requires playing during the Season 5 event period to unlock the offered rewards.

• Latest news Microsoft offers $5 incentive for pre-ordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox

  Microsoft launched a $5 promotion tied to pre-orders of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox consoles and Xbox on PC. The offer is designed to encourage buyers to place pre-orders through Microsoft’s platforms rather than rival storefronts. The promotion began without a prior public announcement, representing an early marketing push to capture initial sales and platform share before the game's release.

• Latest news Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 6 set for Sept. 17, 2026 — final major update before MW4

  Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 6 are expected to launch on Sept. 17, 2026. The release comes after the Modern Warfare 4 beta wraps up and is projected to be the final major content update for BO7 and Warzone. The season marks a transition point as Activision shifts primary development focus to Modern Warfare 4.

• Latest news MW4 beta controller guide: sensitivity, dead zones, button layouts and aim options

  The Modern Warfare 4 beta is underway and controller players can change in-game settings to make aiming snappier, movement cleaner, and gunfights more consistent. Key adjustable controls include sensitivity, dead zones, button layouts and aim options. Tweaking these settings directly affects input responsiveness and targeting reliability, which can improve match performance.

• Latest news Preorder MW4 on Xbox/Xbox app nets $5 credit; Vault Edition gets 10% loyalty discount

  Microsoft will give a $5 digital credit to customers who preorder Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 through the Microsoft Store on Xbox or the Xbox app on PC; the game launches Oct. 23. The $5 credit is delivered as an Xbox gift card pop-up within 35 days of launch, must be redeemed by Dec. 15, 2026, and used within 90 days, and is unavailable on other consoles. Microsoft and Activision are also offering a 10% loyalty discount that cuts the $100 Vault Edition to $90 for players who previously owned and played qualifying Call of Duty titles or were Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/PC subscribers. The loyalty discount only applies to preorders on the same platform account that owned and played a qualifying title; MW4 will not be released on PS4 or Xbox One.

• Latest news Use headphones and max Effects Volume in MW4 Beta to hear footsteps

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players can improve detection of enemy footsteps by using headphones and setting Effects Volume to maximum. These audio settings are recommended specifically for the MW4 Beta to make footsteps and directional cues clearer. Improved audio awareness gives players a tangible tactical advantage in engagements.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 beta adds Switch 2 and Warzone sampler but Steam numbers stay flat

  The second and final open beta session for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 added Switch 2 access without pre-order and introduced a sampler of Warzone's next Resurgence map plus two Ground War maps, while carrying over maps and modes from the first weekend. Despite the new platform and content, Steam concurrent player numbers did not increase over the second weekend. This stagnation matters because beta engagement is an early indicator of PC player interest ahead of launch.

• Latest news Activision films legal rep serving cease-and-desist to Ohio Call of Duty cheat seller

  An Activision legal representative visited the Ohio home of a well-known seller of Call of Duty cheating software and handed over a cease-and-desist order. Activision recorded the encounter and published the footage online. The action targets the seller’s distribution of cheats and demonstrates the company using direct legal measures and public exposure to combat cheating.

• Latest news MW4 Warzone beta PC settings: competitive focus for 1080p on RTX 3060 Ti

  The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 open beta is live on PC and includes the new Zodiac Resurgence map and Battle Royale modes. Players using midrange GPUs such as the RTX 3060 Ti should switch from the game's recommended preset to competitive-focused graphics settings to increase FPS while maintaining clear visuals. The recommended competitive settings are tuned for 1080p performance.

• Latest news MW4 Open Beta adds Zodiac map, movement and weapon changes to Warzone

  Modern Warfare 4's Open Beta brings a Warzone mode that adds the new Resurgence map Zodiac, revamped movement, weapon tuning and other gameplay features. The beta Warzone mode runs Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. PT through Sept. 1 and gives players an early look ahead of Modern Warfare 4's Warzone integration later this year. This is the first time a Warzone mode has been included in a game's open beta.

• Latest news MW4 Early Access Beta sparks calls to remove SBMM and nerf aim assist

  The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta ran Aug. 21–25 and gave players their first extended look at MW4 multiplayer. Players are urging developer Infinity Ward to remove skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) and to reduce controller aim assist ahead of the Open Beta. Infinity Ward pushed multiple updates during the Early Access, but matchmaking and aim assist remained the community's top complaints. These demands matter because changes before the Open Beta could alter competitive balance and player experience at launch.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 beta divides players over faster movement and slide-spam

  The first multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ran for five days and attracted high player numbers on Steam and other platforms. Access to the beta was mainly limited to players who pre-ordered the game. Player discussion concentrated on the increased movement speed and widespread slide-spamming, which split opinions. The debate matters because early public reaction could influence how the game is perceived before launch.

• Latest news View Modern Warfare 4 Beta stats via Activision account or Call of Duty X

  Players can access their Modern Warfare 4 Beta statistics by logging into their Activision account and opening the MW4 Beta stats page on the Call of Duty website. The page provides a personalized Combat Record showing KD, kills, wins and additional performance metrics. Players can also request their beta stats directly through the official Call of Duty X account. These tools let players review and analyze their performance during the beta.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 physical copies contain download code, not full game

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 the same day as PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Retail Switch 2 boxes for the game are being sold with a download code instead of the full game on the cartridge. This is the first Call of Duty on a Nintendo console since 2013 and means buyers must download and install the full game and ensure they have enough storage and internet access.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 beta posts solid Steam turnout but trails MW2's beta

  The first weekend of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta, which began Friday and ends its initial session tomorrow, showed strong player activity on Steam. Activision has not released official participation figures, so available comparisons rely on Steam concurrent-player data against recent Call of Duty betas and rival franchises. The beta performed well overall but did not reach the higher concurrent peaks recorded by Modern Warfare 2's beta, indicating comparatively lower early engagement for MW4.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 PC beta: competitive graphics settings boost FPS and clarity at 1080p

  The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC beta is live, and competitive-focused graphics settings produce higher framerates and clearer visuals than the game's recommended preset. The suggested configuration targets 1080p resolution on systems around an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Tuning graphics for performance improves responsiveness and target visibility for competitive play.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 reintroduces Riot Shield as destructible, placeable field upgrade

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 brings back the Riot Shield in its beta with major gameplay changes. The shield is now a field upgrade that can be placed on the ground to create cover and allow weapon mounting for improved stability, and it includes a heavy melee attack that knocks enemies down. The Riot Shield is destructible and will break after sustained damage to discourage indefinite use, changing how teams approach objective and close-quarters play. These changes are visible in the preorder beta now; an open beta runs Aug 28–Sep 1, and the game launches Oct 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

• Latest news Wardogs and Modern Warfare 4 betas run together as Steam's top two sellers

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and new 100-player milsim Wardogs are holding simultaneous betas this weekend and occupy the top two spots on Steam. Wardogs has surpassed one million wishlists and opens a refundable Steam playtest from 17:00 UTC August 21 to 02:00 UTC August 24 with guaranteed pre-order access. Modern Warfare 4 runs a pre-order beta August 21–25 (starts 10:00 AM PT) and an open beta August 28–September 1 (10:00 AM PT) and includes a campaign mission in its beta; the two releases contrast Infinity Ward’s arcade-polished Call of Duty style with Wardogs’ milsim emphasis on short time-to-kill, lethal headshots, single-bullet reloading, and kilometer-scale maps.

• Latest news MW4 day-one 'Valor Pack' adds Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter; proceeds to charity

  Activision will release the Call of Duty Endowment Valor Pack as day-one DLC for Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, adding Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter as a playable character. Proceeds from the pack go to the Call of Duty Endowment, a charity that helps veterans find civilian jobs. Carpenter shielded a fellow Marine from a grenade in Marjah on November 21, 2010, suffered severe injuries including losing an eye and teeth, and received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama in 2014. Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23; the preorder beta is live now and an open beta runs August 28–September 1.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 adds Apex Attachments with underbarrel shotguns and throwing knives

  Activision unveiled Apex Attachments for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 during the Call of Duty NEXT showcase on Aug. 21, and they are available in the game's early access beta. Apex Attachments unlock when a player fully levels an individual weapon and grant new functional options beyond standard attachments, including underbarrel shotguns and throwing knives. The system creates a new layer of weapon progression that changes the capabilities of fully upgraded weapons and influences loadout choices and combat tactics.

• Latest news Halo: Reach designer Niles Sankey says Modern Warfare 1/2 shaped Reach's campaign and finale

  Niles Sankey, a designer on Halo: Reach, says Modern Warfare 1 and 2 heavily influenced Reach’s campaign tone, squad interactions and its final mission. He says the Nuke sequence from Modern Warfare 2 spiritually inspired Reach’s 'Objective: Survive' and the team deliberately pushed that emotional grit further. Sankey also notes Halo retained strengths like AI and vehicles while borrowing narrative techniques from Infinity Ward. The admission highlights direct cross-influence between major FPS franchises in the 2000s–2010s.