The Next Call Of Duty Won’t Be On PS4, Says Activision

Activision has officially confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will not be developed for PlayStation 4 or last-generation consoles. The announcement came on May 4, 2026, via the official Call of Duty social media account, responding to rumors that had circulated online claiming the title was being playtested on PS4.

This marks a significant milestone for the franchise, as it will be the first mainline Call of Duty game since 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts to skip the PS4 platform. The PlayStation 4 has hosted 13 Call of Duty releases over its 13-year lifespan, establishing the franchise as a cornerstone of the console generation. The PS4 will be turning 13 around the time of the next game’s release, with speculation suggesting the PlayStation 5’s successor could launch within 1-2 years.

The official denial came in response to claims from Call of Duty leaker Alaix, who had stated the next game—rumored to be Modern Warfare 4—was undergoing playtesting on PS4. While the announcement specifically name-dropped PlayStation 4, industry observers assume Xbox One will face the same fate. By moving exclusively to next-generation hardware, Activision joins other major publishers in phasing out last-gen console support. Developers have long cited aging hardware as a limiting factor in delivering optimized performance and visual experiences. The publisher’s decision suggests confidence in the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC as the primary platforms going forward, providing developers greater technical freedom without legacy hardware constraints.

The Next Call Of Duty Won’t Be On PS4, Says Activision

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