When is Warzone Shutting Down on PS4 and Xbox One? All Dates, Explained
Call of Duty: Warzone is being officially removed from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms in 2026, marking the end of the battle royale’s life on previous-generation consoles. The announcement was made in May 2026, signaling a broader industry shift toward supporting only current-generation hardware.
The sunsetting process begins on June 4th, 2026, when new downloads of Warzone will no longer be available on PS4 and Xbox One. Rather than an immediate shutdown, the removal will occur gradually over several months, allowing players time to transition to other platforms or games.
The decision affects millions of players worldwide who have engaged with the game since its launch in March 2020. For nearly six years, Warzone has been a cornerstone of Call of Duty’s free-to-play offerings on these platforms, building a substantial player base across both PlayStation and Xbox ecosystems.
This move reflects the gaming industry’s broader trend of discontinuing support for previous-generation consoles as developers focus resources on current-generation platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. While the removal may be overdue from a technical perspective, it represents a significant transition for the Warzone community, effectively locking out millions of players who cannot or will not upgrade to newer hardware.