Call Of Duty Will No Longer Release Back-To-Back Modern Warfare Or Black Ops Games

Game Informer12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Activision has announced that it will no longer release back-to-back titles in the Modern Warfare or Black Ops series, a decision influenced by data indicating a significant decline in player count over the past year, according to GamesIndustry.biz. The company aims to address concerns regarding its annual release cycle, which has been criticized for its impact on player engagement.

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