Infinity Ward Confirms New Modern Warfare Game in 2026 Call of Duty

Infinity Ward, the veteran studio behind the Call of Duty franchise, has officially confirmed that its next major project will be a new entry in the Modern Warfare series. The announcement was made on May 21 through the studio's social media channels and a statement from its new leadership.

Studio heads Mark Grigsby and Jack O’Hara stated that the team is building what they call "the definitive Modern Warfare." In a message outlining their vision, they described the studio's focus on passion, precision, and an unrelenting drive to create top-tier entertainment. They characterized the upcoming game as determined, bold, and relentless, built by a team pushing every detail to its limit. The statement concluded by expressing pride in the project and excitement to begin sharing it with the public.

This confirmation follows months of industry speculation that the 2026 Call of Duty title would return to the Modern Warfare setting after back-to-back annual releases from the Black Ops series. The Modern Warfare franchise, which began in 2007 and was rebooted in 2019, is one of the most popular sub-series within the larger Call of Duty brand.

The announcement comes after a challenging...