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Call of Duty 2027 release date: Activision hasn't announced the next game, and the last three launched in October or November
There's no release date for the 2027 Call of Duty, because Activision hasn't announced it. The newest game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, launches on Oct. 23, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, and Activision says it won't join Game Pass until holiday 2027. The last three Call of Duty games came out on Oct. 25, 2024, Nov. 14, 2025, and Oct. 23, 2026, and Activision revealed the last two in late May and early June.
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Modern Warfare 4 isn’t even out yet, and players are already asking about the next one. Here’s what Activision has and hasn’t said about Call of Duty in 2027.
When does the 2027 Call of Duty come out?
It doesn’t have a date, because Activision hasn’t announced it. There’s no title, studio or platform list for a 2027 game yet.
The last three games all came out in the fall. Black Ops 6 launched on Oct. 25, 2024, Black Ops 7 on Nov. 14, 2025, and Modern Warfare 4 launches on Oct. 23, 2026. Activision hasn’t confirmed that the next game follows the same schedule.
When will Activision reveal it?
Activision hasn’t said. For the last two games, it confirmed Black Ops 7 on June 8, 2025, and announced Modern Warfare 4 on May 28, 2026, about five months before each launch.
Until then, the yearly cycle runs through Modern Warfare 4. Its campaign has been playable since Oct. 16 for digital pre-orders, DMZ opens early on Oct. 20, and the full game launches on Oct. 23.
Which studio is making it?
Activision hasn’t said. Infinity Ward leads Modern Warfare 4, with help from studios including Raven Software, Beenox, Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch. Treyarch and Raven Software made Black Ops 7, and Sledgehammer Games led Modern Warfare III in 2023.
What happens with Modern Warfare 4 in 2027?
It comes to Game Pass. Activision confirmed on Oct. 15, 2026, that Modern Warfare 4 launches as a standalone release you have to buy, and that it won’t be included with Game Pass until holiday 2027. Game Pass Ultimate keeps Black Ops 7, Black Ops 6 and Modern Warfare III in the meantime.
Modern Warfare 4 is also the first Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2. Activision hasn’t said whether the next game will come to Switch 2 as well.
For everything about this year’s game, see our Modern Warfare 4 release date, MW4 campaign and Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 pages. For other big games already dated for next year, see our upcoming games of 2027 list.
This page is updated as soon as Activision announces the next Call of Duty or shares its release date.
FAQ
Is there a Call of Duty coming out in 2027?
Activision hasn’t announced one. Its newest game, Modern Warfare 4, launches on Oct. 23, 2026, and Activision hasn’t named or dated the game after it.
When does the next Call of Duty come out after Modern Warfare 4?
There’s no date. The last three games came out on Oct. 25, 2024, Nov. 14, 2025, and Oct. 23, 2026, but Activision hasn’t confirmed a 2027 release.
When will the 2027 Call of Duty be revealed?
Activision hasn’t said. It announced Modern Warfare 4 on May 28, 2026, and confirmed Black Ops 7 on June 8, 2025.
Who is making the 2027 Call of Duty?
Activision hasn’t said which studio leads it. Infinity Ward leads Modern Warfare 4, Treyarch and Raven Software made Black Ops 7, and Sledgehammer Games led Modern Warfare III in 2023.
Will Modern Warfare 4 be on Game Pass?
Yes, but not until holiday 2027. Activision confirmed on Oct. 15, 2026, that Modern Warfare 4 launches as a standalone release you have to buy.
Will the next Call of Duty be on Switch 2?
Activision hasn’t announced the next game or its platforms. Modern Warfare 4 is the first Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2.
Pop quiz
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Which Call of Duty is the first on Nintendo Switch 2?
Modern Warfare 4 launches on Switch 2 on Oct. 23, 2026, the same day as on PS5, Xbox Series X and S and PC.
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