The annual release of Call of Duty games has been a tradition the gaming community anticipates yearly. However, a leaked schedule of Call of Duty titles from 2024 to 2027 has ignited concerns among fans, particularly regarding the potential for more “premium DLC” content similar to the controversial release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. While Activision has not officially confirmed this information, it has questioned the franchise’s direction.
Leaked Call of Duty release schedule
The leaked schedule, reported by Insider Gaming, outlines the following titles:
New Black Ops from Treyarch – 2024
Semi-futuristic Black Ops 2 sequel codenamed Saturn – 2025
New Call of Duty is understood to be from the Modern Warfare universe by Infinity Ward – 2026
Call of Duty 2027 – Sledgehammer
While this schedule may pique the interest of Call of Duty enthusiasts, it has also sparked concern and speculation within the gaming community.
Concerns surrounding Call of Duty 2025
One of the key points of contention revolves around Call of Duty 2025, rumored to be a follow-up to the Black Ops series. Fans are worried that this might indicate a lack of innovation or creativity in the franchise, as it would be another back-to-back release from Treyarch.
Another issue that fans fear is the potential for an abundance of remastered maps, similar to what was seen in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This approach has been criticized for feeling like a recycling of content, leading to concerns that the game could be perceived as “premium DLC” rather than a full-fledged installment.
Moreover, there are apprehensions regarding the game’s pricing, with fans worrying that it could once again be sold at a premium price point, possibly $70, adding to the notion of it being perceived as downloadable content rather than a standalone game.
Game pass integration and the future
Looking ahead, there is a glimmer of hope for fans of the Xbox Game Pass community. Activision has announced that Call of Duty games will not be available on Game Pass until at least 2024.
However, the leaked schedule indicates releases beyond this date, suggesting that future Call of Duty titles could eventually become part of the Game Pass library, providing subscribers access to new installments without additional costs.
While this may be seen as a positive development, it also raises questions about the game’s pricing structure and whether this shift towards subscription-based gaming will impact the traditional model of purchasing individual titles.
Activision’s response and official confirmation
Activision has not officially confirmed the leaked schedule or provided details about the upcoming Call of Duty titles beyond 2024. The gaming community will have to await official announcements from the company to gain a clearer understanding of what the future holds for the franchise.
