Infinity Ward’s leadership, veteran developers Mark Grigsby and Jack O’Hara, posted a message on May 21, 2026, announcing that the studio is working on what it calls the “definitive Modern Warfare” game. The statement, shared on the studio’s social channels and website, emphasizes a focus on “passion, precision, obsession” and a relentless drive to push every system and moment to its limit. While the official title has not been confirmed, the description points to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as the likely next installment.
The studio hinted that the full reveal could occur during Game One of the NBA Finals on June 4, a stage that has hosted several Call of Duty announcements in the past. Earlier this year, Activision dismissed rumors that the upcoming title would launch on older console generations, and in April it confirmed that new Call of Duty releases will no longer be available on day one via Xbox Game Pass.
If the NBA Finals debut proceeds as expected, fans can anticipate a detailed showcase of the game’s combat systems and visual upgrades, setting the tone for the franchise’s direction in the next generation of consoles.
