All articles tagged with #activision
Samsung Electronics announced an exclusive partnership with Activision to become the official TV, monitor, soundbar, and Wi‑Fi speaker partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, integrating HDR10+ GAMING and 32:9 ultrawide support on Odyssey monitors, plus Samsung Gaming Hub streaming, beta access codes, and a Gamescom 2026 presence ahead of the October 23 release.
Rumors from RebsGaming claim Halo Studios outsourced Campaign Evolved to 15 studios and plan to rely more on external development, while Microsoft reportedly weighs Activision's Sledgehammer Games to help build future Halo titles; a prototype for an Activision Halo pitch was canceled, and no official confirmation has been given. The report highlights potential benefits of faster content creation but raises concerns about pipeline oversight and consistency across partners.
Paramount and Activision are developing a Call of Duty movie that will adapt Modern Warfare, with Peter Berg directing and Taylor Sheridan co-writing. Scheduled for a June 30, 2028 release to coincide with the franchise’s 25th anniversary, the film is expected to deliver a grounded, boots-on-the-ground take centered on Task Force 141 and its iconic operators like Captain Price and Ghost.
Paramount Pictures and Activision are developing a Call of Duty film centered on the Modern Warfare arc, with Peter Berg directing and Taylor Sheridan co-writing, aiming for a grounded, boots-on-the-ground war drama releasing June 30, 2028 to coincide with the game’s 25th anniversary.
Microsoft has removed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 from the July 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup after an editor's note updated the company’s Game Pass list; no official reason was given, but licensing concerns—likely around music or branding—are suspected, while THPS 3+4 remains available on Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.
Microsoft's Xbox is shifting investment toward high-priority studios—Activision, Bethesda/ZeniMax, Blizzard, King, Mojang, and Xbox Game Studios—as part of a sweeping restructuring that includes 1,600 layoffs now (3,200 total), a 50% cut in vendor spend, and a push to accelerate development of big-budget titles while continuing to support mobile games; no first-party titles are being canceled.
Activision says Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be removed from the Call of Duty HQ launcher on July 7 at 9am PT and released as a standalone download, with HQ-only content removed to free space; players will need to redownload to access the standalone game, a move expected to clear space ahead of the October release of Modern Warfare 4, which will likely get its own standalone achievement list.
Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be on Xbox Game Pass at launch, despite two years of day-one availability, as a pre-order ad explicitly states 'Not on Xbox Game Pass this year.' The messaging comes after Microsoft pulled new COD releases from Game Pass, with Bloomberg citing $300 million in lost revenue from Black Ops 6 on the service. The move signals a return to a traditional release model to stabilize revenue while Microsoft grapples with platform strategy and subscriber dynamics.
Activision is bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops II to PS5 via Iron Galaxy in July at $39.99 each with no DLC or map packs included, and no Xbox Series X|S versions announced. While Xbox listings show discounts for DLC, the PS5 ports are basic, offering only the original content with no enhancements, prompting criticism that two aging games are being sold at full price.
Mark Gordon is stepping down as Treyarch’s studio head after 22 years with the company, having joined in 2005 as CTO and becoming studio head in 2016. He will be succeeded by co-studio heads Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller, as Treyarch continues to steer the Call of Duty franchise and its creative direction.
Activision will end Warzone support on PS4 and Xbox One later this year, removing storefronts on June 4 and the in-game store on June 25; the game will be unplayable once Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 begins, driving players to upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series X|S to continue playing. Modern Warfare 4 will launch on current-gen consoles and Switch 2, marking COD’s first release on Switch 2.
Activision and Infinity Ward have begun officially teasing the next Call of Duty, which is widely expected to be Modern Warfare 4. A live teaser titled Camera 004 | LIVE and an indication from developers echoing a bold, relentless approach point to MW4, with a likely reveal during the Xbox showcase on June 7 and further activity around other major showcases (State of Play, Summer Game Fest).
Activision confirms the next Call of Duty will not release on PS4 or Xbox One, making Black Ops 7 the last eighth-gen entry and signaling a shift to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC; rumors persist that the new game could be Modern Warfare 4, with an official announcement anticipated soon.
Activision confirms that this year’s Call of Duty will not be released on PS4, ending the last-gen era for the franchise after 13 PS4 COD titles. A rumour about a PS4 version was denied by the official Call of Duty account, as the series shifts to newer consoles for COD 2026.
Activision confirms the next Call of Duty will not be developed for PS4 or Xbox One, ending 12 years of last‑gen support as players must upgrade to newer consoles to access the latest multiplayer; the move comes amid rising prices for new hardware and PC components, and COD will no longer land on Xbox Game Pass day‑one.