Activision Denies Standalone Call of Duty Zombies Rumor

A prominent insider's claim that Activision is developing a standalone Call of Duty Zombies game has been swiftly denied by the franchise's official channels, amid reports of delays to Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console.

The rumor surfaced on February 22, 2026, when gaming insider TheGhostOfHope posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Activision and Microsoft had discussed separating the popular Zombies mode into its own full-priced title. According to the leaker, the project would be led by developer Treyarch and launch alongside a traditional multiplayer-focused Call of Duty entry, potentially Modern Warfare 4 by Infinity Ward. This dual-release strategy was reportedly a response to setbacks in plans for the next Xbox, which had been eyed as a 2027 launch title to align with the franchise's annual cycle and compete for attention with Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6, set for November 2026 on current-generation consoles.

TheGhostOfHope attributed the shift to global shortages of RAM memory, which have delayed next-generation hardware from both Microsoft and Sony. Originally, Activision aimed to position Modern Warfare 4 as a flagship launch title for the new Xbox, but the...