According to industry insider TheGhostofHope, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was originally envisioned as a cornerstone launch title for the next-generation Xbox. The project was designed to showcase the technical prowess of the new hardware while strategically positioning itself to rival Grand Theft Auto VI for market dominance. However, shifts in the console’s release window have reportedly prompted a recalibration of the publisher’s marketing roadmap.
Reports also suggest a potential dual-release strategy for the hardware debut. In addition to the multiplayer component of Modern Warfare 4, a standalone title focused exclusively on the Zombies experience—spearheaded by Treyarch—is allegedly in development. This release model echoes the 2016 pairing of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare with the remastered edition of Modern Warfare.
Furthermore, Microsoft is rumored to be overhauling Activision’s operational structure to move away from the rigid tradition of annual sequels. This shift aims for a more agile production cycle that can swiftly adapt to industry trends, such as the continued expansion of the DMZ mode in response to the surging popularity of the extraction shooter genre.
These details currently remain unverified and should be treated as speculation.
Source: iXBT.games