The bits of gameplay showcased put quite a bit of emphasis on the movement options available to players during multiplayer matches of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Along with the standard running and sprinting, players will also be able to slide, stay prone, vault over appropriately-high obstacles, and even slide over the hoods of cars.

Lead of multiplayer design, Jacky Reynolds, says, “What I love is just how natural it feels now. It’s not like the movement options are difficult to wrap your head around; you just pick up the controller, and you can feel it instantly. And so, I think it’s going to feel natural to a casual player, and there’s enough space where you can optimize and master the movement.”

Co-studio lead at Infinity Ward, Mark Grigsby, noted that these new movement options being offered to players are a way for the studio to address the feedback it had seen with the 2022 release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which had toned down some of the traversal options compared to its predecessor – 2019’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

“We got kind dinged on Modern Warfare 2 with our movement, where we took some things away,” said Grigsby. “So for this project, we were like, ‘we need to make some adjustments.’”

Throughout the video, we get a look at just how fluid and dynamic the movement in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feel, with plenty of footage of players running around maps and taking advantage of all of their parkour-style options. All of these options also have the added benefit of making the upcoming shooter look like it will play at a faster pace.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was unveiled with a trailer just last week. The shooter is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23rd. It is worth noting that this will be the first time in the franchise’s history since 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts that it skips PS4 and Xbox One versions.

The main plot in Modern Warfare 4 will revolve around a war breaking out between North Korea and South Korea due to the former’s grander ambitions, throwing the entire peninsula into chaos. Players will take on the role of Private Park, with missions taking place all over the world featuring locations like Paris, Mumbai, and New York, among others. The title is also slated to feature Captain Price in some way.

As for the multiplayer, Infinity Ward has confirmed that it will feature 12 core maps on launch, and will debut the new Kill Block mode. Along with this, its matchmaking is also confirmed to make use of a similar system as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

As IGN confirmed, the campaign is playable offline. Previously confirmed to be ditching the co-op approach in favor of single-player-only, fans won’t risk losing access if their internet is spotty. Or if the servers go offline, either temporarily or forever.

The other big change is that Modern Warfare 4 won’t have to restart with every new update. Granted, some major patches may facilitate the same; such is the nature of the Call of Duty infrastructure, but hearing that Infinity Ward is trying to get rid of it is good news.

Of course, it’s unconfirmed whether you’ll be able to pause during the campaign and whether difficulty options will be returning. But after last year’s fiasco, there’s honestly nowhere else to go but up.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC, skipping the previous generation’s consoles. The returning DMZ mode will appear at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th, so stay tuned for updates.

If you’re among the fans we just talked about, you know how imbalanced things could be with older titles. Well, Infinity Ward has taken notes and told CharlieIntel that it isn’t going to bring back pre-BO7 matchmaking systems, which is very welcome news to add to the thrill of its recent release date reveal. It’s still analyzing “all the data” from last year’s title, though, and should provide more details before launch.

It’s more good news on what’s looking like a very attractive plate, especially with new features like Kill Block, twelve core multiplayer maps, and a single-player campaign that abandons the co-op shenanigans of last year’s entry.

Let’s hope that things turn around for a franchise that once dominated its space, but now scrambles to catch up to its rivals. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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In a social media post, Infinity Ward noted that just about every aspect of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be “anchored in the game’s narrative”. This includes just about every decision made by the developers, ranging from gameplay to new features and even skins. Ultimately, the studio has said that it wants to hear from the Call of Duty community about what they would want to see in the game.

“Every aspect of Modern Warfare 4 is anchored in the game’s narrative,” wrote the developer. “Every feature, every decision needs to feel authentic to what Modern Warfare is, and that includes cosmetics and collabs. We’re committed to keeping it grounded and transparent, and we want to hear from you on what you’d like to see in our game.”

It is worth noting that the last few entries in the Call of Duty franchise have gone crazy with some of the skins that have been released, among which have been the alien from animated series American Dad, Roger Smith, and even hip hop artist Nicki Minaj. There have also been inclusions that severely break the shooter franchise’s art style, like the eponymous protagonists of Beavis and Butt-Head.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was announced earlier this week. The shooter will come to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. It will also mark the first time that an entry in the franchise will skip the eighth-generation consoles – PS4 and Xbox One – since the release of 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts.

The story of Modern Warfare 4 will revolve around a conflict between North Korea and South Korea, which will inevitably spread chaos across the entire peninsula and will even take players to different parts of the world. Its campaign will have players take on the role of a South Korean soldier caught in the mix, Private Park, and will also feature the iconic Modern Warfare character, Captain Price. Among the locations confirmed for the campaign are Paris, New York, and Mumbai.

Activision has also confirmed that, unlike last year’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Modern Warfare‘s campaign will be single-player only, and that there will be no co-op options. As for multiplayer, the company has confirmed that it will launch with 12 new core maps and has provided more details about the shooter’s gunplay, as well as a new game mode dubbed Kill Block.

The launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will also seemingly mark the end of support for previous-gen hardware. Activision has confirmed that, once the first season of this year’s entry kicks off, the PS4 and Xbox One versions of free-to-play battle royale mode Call of Duty: Warzone will no longer be playable. The process will be a long one, with it getting delisted from the platforms on June 4th.

While there’s no guarantee that Modern Warfare 4 won’t have any bad writing or inane set pieces, you can rest assured of one thing: No co-op. An Activision representative confirmed this to Digital Foundry, stating that the campaign is single-player only through and through. And right away, it’s already looking far more appealing.

Besides the poor quality of the mission design and storytelling, the co-op campaign in Black Ops 7 had several issues, such as a lack of checkpoints. If you were disconnected while playing with friends, then the entire mission would have to be replayed. Of course, the inability to pause, even when playing solo, didn’t help either.

Whether Infinity Ward replicates that last mistake remains to be seen when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. DMZ, the new extraction shooter mode, will receive a full reveal on June 7th, but you can learn about multiplayer – and its new mode, Kill Block – in the meantime.

“A new weapon-first technology stack unifies precision aiming, physical handling, realistic audio propagation, enhanced visibility, and smarter combat perception into the most authentic Modern Warfare gunplay yet,” it said on the announcement blog. “Bullet trajectory, weapon motion, Operator stance, camera, audio, FOV, and target visibility all line up in one highly tuned combat fidelity system. The promise is simple: no bloom, no guesswork, and no doubt. Every shot tells the truth.”

What this means is more accurate hipfire shots, coupled with “rebuilt” recoil and weapon handling and refinements to depth of field and visual effects. It also promises “seamless and responsive” traversal, including expanded options for jumping, hanging, climbing and mantling. No mentions of Omnimovement from Black Ops 6 and 7, with a focus instead on “the grounded realism, physicality, and combat intensity that define Modern Warfare.”

Besides the new maps, there’s also Kill Block, described as a “live-fire training facility built for elite operators, which gives players a fresh gameplay experience with every new round.” In actuality, it’s a multiplayer mode with changing modular parts, resulting in over 500 distinct map configurations.

Think of it as a dash of rogue-like in your Call of Duty multiplayer experience with support for 3v3 and 10v10 matches, and plans to expand it in upcoming seasons. Of course, you can also expect separate Gunfight and Big War maps.

Other notable changes include a revamped Create-A-Class system, the return of Gunsmith with Gunny, a new feature to automatically assemble builds based on your playstyle, and Apex Attachments. The latter unlock once a weapon has been fully leveled and provide “unique modifications that can significantly change how that weapon behaves in combat,” whether it’s firing behavior, handling, or even its overall role.

As usual, Infinity Ward will provide more details in the coming months, with DMZ set for a major reveal on June 7th. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with the latter co-developed by Digital Legends.

To handle development, Infinity Ward is partnering with Digital Legends, which you’ll probably recognize as one of the many studios that worked on the now-defunct Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. While this is a native version of the game – and not cloud-based, as some Switch 1 ports were in the past – pre-orders won’t be available on Switch 2 until later this Summer.

Interestingly, there’s nothing about its price, while other platforms will need to shell out the usual $69.99. A potential $80 price point incoming? Time will tell, but we wouldn’t put it past Activision.

On PC, Beenox returns once more to ensure support for “multiple” upscaling options, including DLSS 4.5 and Frame Generation. There will also be “expanded” graphics options and ray tracing across all modes for reflections, volumetrics, ambient occlusion, and shadows. Furthermore, you can adjust the volumetrics and expect “higher-fidelity VFX.”

And while it won’t be available for Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass on day one, XBOX Play Anywhere support is confirmed.

More details on DMZ will be revealed on June 7th so stay tuned. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Alongside a squad of South Korean troops on the frontlines, players also catch up with Captain Price. Sporting a trimmed beard and hair, he’s engaged in a “personal war” of vengeance, having seemingly cut ties with Task Force 141. Such methods bring him face-to-face with his old friend Ghost, as they seemingly square up.

Of course, this is a Modern Warfare title, so you’ll embark on a globe-trotting adventure in locations like Paris, New York and even Mumbai. It’s pretty intense, especially the sequences that show Korean forces moving through a village, pulling out and threatening civilians.

Aside from the campaign, DMZ also returns. The extraction mode sees players going behind enemy lines and completing different objectives before deciding when to exfil. It will be revealed on June 7th – the same date as the Xbox Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct, so that’s one other title confirmed for the show. Stay tuned for more updates in the meantime.

The thumbnail showcases a seemingly innocuous street, but upon clicking, you’ll see it’s in ruins. Fires are raging, and the electricity is completely out. What led to this remains unknown, but rumors that the next Modern Warfare is set in Korea appear to be correct.

However, it’s worth noting that the sequel will allegedly feature North and South Korea, with Task Force 141, the SAS and the Republic of Korea apparently figuring as the main factions. How does this all tie in to the conclusion of Modern Warfare 3? We’ll probably find out at the Xbox Showcase, but it wouldn’t be surprising if a teaser and the official name drop beforehand.

Then again, XBOX could make it a surprise announcement to close its event, like last year with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. But given that this year is followed by the Gears of War: E-Day Direct, it’s looking highly unlikely.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 allegedly launches in October. It seems to be skipping previous-gen consoles (or PS4, at the very least) with Infinity Ward recently touting the beginning of a “new chapter” at the studio.

The video statement, which you can check out below, was followed up with a social media post where the studio reiterated its intentions to develop the game, as well as how it marks a new chapter for Infinity Ward as a whole.

“We build visceral, immersive combat experiences that hit different,” wrote the Infinity Ward studio heads. “As a new chapter begins for this studio, we’re focused on what defines us: passion, precision, obsession, and an unrelenting drive to make the best entertainment in the industry. Our next game is the result of that mindset.”

“Determined. Bold. Relentless. Built by a team pushing every detail, every system, every moment to its limit. On behalf of everyone at [Infinity Ward], we’re proud of what we’ve been building and excited to finally start sharing it with you.”

The statement indicates that the studio is getting closer to a full reveal of the next Call of Duty.

The only announcement made about it before now was the confirmation that this year’s entry will not be coming to PS4. Curiously enough, there was no mention of an Xbox One version being skipped as well, which raises questions about whether this was a move by Microsoft to make its older console seem more appealing. The lack of a PS4 release also makes this the first year that a Call of Duty game hasn’t come to Sony’s eighth-generation console since the release of 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has been rumored as the next entry in the franchise for quite some time now. A report from last month has indicated that Activision is looking forward to releasing the title in October.

Infinity Ward wanting to work with a clean slate for a new Modern Warfare shouldn’t come as any surprise, considering how poorly-received 2023’s Modern Warfare 3 was. In our own review, we gave it a score of 5 out of 10, noting that, despite its core gameplay feeling good, its campaign was a complete mess and its concept of Open Combat missions led to unimaginative and dreary experiences.

Last year’s Call of Duty, Black Ops 7, had also been quite negatively reviewed at launch, with analysts believing it lacked in player numbers due to bad decisions layered on top of difficult market conditions. Check out our review for more details on our thoughts.