Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 has been confirmed: See price and release date

Activision ended the mystery by confirming that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 is in development under the responsibility of Infinity Ward. The revelation came after a short teaser released on the franchise's official channel, showing soldiers advancing through a Korean city under increasing military tension.

A few hours later, the company detailed that the project was already in an advanced stage and that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 would arrive on the market with support for different platforms. The announcement also reinforced the series' return to Nintendo consoles, something that hadn't happened in years, now with the Switch 2 joining the launch list. See the details!

Campaign and setting in the Korean Peninsula

The story of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 takes place amidst an intense conflict on the Korean Peninsula, involving North Korea and South Korea. The narrative is triggered by a military invasion that plunges the region into chaos and opens the way for a large-scale war.

The player takes on the role of Park, a young South Korean soldier who faces the direct impact of the conflict from the very first moments. At the same time, familiar figures from the franchise return, such as Captain Price, who operates independently after distancing himself from previous military operations.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 also takes the campaign to different regions of the planet. Missions take place in urban settings in New York, conflict zones in Korea, covert operations in Mumbai, intense chases in Paris , and large-scale military confrontations in strategic points on the global map. The narrative aims to expand the scope of the franchise without losing sight of the personal decisions and high-tension moments that mark the series experience.

Will Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 have multiplayer?

Yes, and with changes. The multiplayer mode of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 arrives with important changes to the combat system. Infinity Ward introduced the Ballistic Authority concept, a set of adjustments that improves the accuracy of shots and reduces random variations in weapon behavior.

This update eliminates the unpredictable dispersion effect in shots, making each shot more accurately follow the direction of the crosshair. As a result, engagements become more dependent on positioning and recoil control.

The Omnimovement system has been refined, allowing for smoother movement, as well as new climbing options and variations in close combat. Weapon behavior also adapts to the environment. In narrow corridors or when approaching enemies, the character assumes a more tactical stance, while at long distances the stability control receives automatic adjustments. 

DMZ, modes and online content

The return of DMZ mode in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 has sparked interest among fans of the franchise for years. The mode reappears with the concept of extraction in dynamic conflict zones, where players must gather resources and survive constant threats.

These areas feature variations in weather, random events, and hostile factions that directly interfere with the course of the matches. 

In addition, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4's traditional multiplayer will feature 12 brand-new maps at launch, as well as arenas dedicated to Gunfight mode and Big War battles. A new mode called Kill Block was also revealed, altering routes and cover points between matches.

Player progression has also undergone changes. The system will feature two prestige options: one focused on resetting progress with exclusive rewards, and another focused on maintaining unlocks throughout the journey.

When will Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 be released? And how much will it cost?

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 will be released on October 23, 2026.The game will arrive simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, marking a significant expansion of the franchise in terms of platform reach.

Pre-orders have already started in some digital stores with different prices for each edition. On consoles, the standard edition is around R$ 349.90, while the special edition is approximately R$ 479.90. On PC, prices are a little more accessible, with the base version costing around R$ 299.00. Oh, and the game will not be available at launch via Game Pass Ultimate.

With so much information already revealed, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 arrives surrounded by high expectations. The community now awaits new gameplay demonstrations, planned for future industry events, which should further delve into the details about maps, weapons, and match dynamics.