Activision says Modern Warfare 4 closes current series

Activision says feedback on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has shaped the direction of Modern Warfare 4, which the company describes as the conclusion to the current Modern Warfare series. The publisher is also laying groundwork for a new Call of Duty subfranchise, though it has not identified the project or said when it will be revealed. Tyler Bahl, Activision’s chief marketing officer, said the company was unhappy with aspects of Black Ops 7 and had heard players’ feedback. In an interview, he said the next Modern Warfare game was being adjusted toward a grounded military shooter with cinematic and authentic elements. Bahl said Black Ops 7’s tonal shift was not what the community wanted, despite its different settings and gameplay features. He said players were looking for something fresh, and that the feedback had informed the approach to Modern Warfare 4. He called the game the epic conclusion to the recent Modern Warfare series, while noting that some characters or elements could continue or be reinvented in future titles. Bahl said Activision was excited to close the current chapter and begin a new one, and that groundwork had already been laid for a future subfranchise. He...