Call of Duty 2027 Reportedly Set to Launch a New Sub-Franchise

Activision confirms plans for a future Call of Duty sub-franchise

GamesRadar reports that the 2027 Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-franchise. Activision has confirmed plans for a future title under new branding, but the original interview does not specify a release year.

Speaking to The Game Business, Activision chief marketing officer Tyler Bahl said the company had already laid the groundwork for a new sub-franchise.

The report comes ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4‘s October 23, 2026 release. Its DMZ Early Access began on October 20 for eligible digital preorders.

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What Activision said

Bahl said players had asked for a change in tone after consecutive Modern Warfare and Black Ops sequels.

He said, “we’ve already stated that a future title is going to be a new sub-franchise”.

The Vanguard comparison

GamesRadar compares the planned new sub-franchise with Call of Duty: Vanguard, which launched in 2021 without Modern Warfare or Black Ops branding.

Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23

Activision is preparing to launch Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, 2026. The official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 site lists the game for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Battle.net, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Confirmed and reported details

Publisher: Activision

Release year: 2027, reported by GamesRadar; not specified by Bahl

Confirmed plan: A future Call of Duty title will introduce a new sub-franchise

Setting and developer: Not specified in the interview

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