Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Launch Date Announced
Activision has announced the Season 1 launch schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The full game launches on October 23, 2026, with Season 1 beginning November 6, 2026—approximately two weeks after release. While specific details about Season 1 content remain unrevealed, Activision confirmed that the full announcement will come shortly after launch, allowing players time to experience the base game before learning what’s next.
To maintain momentum at launch, Activision is rolling out the Shipment multiplayer map on October 27, just four days after the game releases. Shipment represents another iteration of Call of Duty’s most iconic and recurring map, a mainstay of the Infinity Ward Modern Warfare franchise since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The map’s rapid return underscores the series’ reliance on this fan-favorite location, which consistently dominates multiplayer experiences across iterations.
The base game launch includes a new single-player campaign, the return of DMZ mode, and traditional multiplayer modes that define the series. Pre-order and pre-purchase customers will receive early access benefits, though specific details were not disclosed.
The announcement reflects Activision’s commitment to a live-service model for Modern Warfare 4, with planned seasonal content on a defined schedule. The rapid addition of Shipment—before Season 1 officially launches—signals the publisher’s strategy to maintain immediate player engagement following release, offering both familiar beloved content and new offerings to come in future seasons.