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Call of Duty (CoD) is a first-person shooter video game series and media franchise published by Activision, starting in 2003. The games were first developed by Infinity Ward, then by Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software. Several spin-off and handheld games were made by other developers. The latest game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, was released on October 23, 2026.

Developer Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledgehammer GamesGenre first-person shooter, third-person shooterFrom Wikipedia
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Modern Warfare 4 beta Steam peak remains below opening weekend

  • Beta's second-weekend Steam numbers stayed flat despite major patch and Warzone tie-in
  • Peak of 115,145 players, set in weekend one, was never surpassed
  • Infinity Ward overhauled movement, damage, spawns and Killstreaks in response to feedback

Steam player numbers for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta failed to rise during its second and final weekend, even though the session added Switch 2 access, a Warzone Resurgence map sampler and two Ground War maps, alongside a major patch overhauling core gameplay. This proved…

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Activision serves cease and desist to infamous Call of Duty cheat maker—and films the whole thing: ‘We will find you’

  • Activision filmed itself serving a cheat seller with a cease-and-desist
  • Elocarry, targeted in Ohio, says he's paused sales for now
  • Part of a crackdown: 80 letters sent, 375 resellers disrupted, 30 shut down

Activision has publicly served a cease-and-desist notice on Elocarry, a well-known seller of Call of Duty cheats, filming the encounter and releasing the footage as part of a wider crackdown on cheat makers. The video, in which Activision staff tell Elocarry "we will find you", was designed both…

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Modern Warfare 4’s big beta update aims to fix several nagging complaints from players

  • MW4’s beta update targets key player complaints.
  • Weapon tuning slightly increases time-to-kill.
  • Tactical Sprint is no longer enabled by default.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s second beta weekend introduces changes intended to address mixed player feedback from the first test. Infinity Ward has adjusted weapons, movement and aim assist, with the most significant change being the removal of Tactical Sprint as the default setting; the update matters…

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Activision flexes legal might against Call of Duty cheat-makers—and they got it on video

  • Activision is publicly pursuing Call of Duty cheat sellers through legal action.
  • It claims hundreds of reseller disruptions and dozens of vendor shutdowns.
  • Anti-cheat measures reportedly improved during the Modern Warfare 4 beta.

Activision has publicised footage of alleged Call of Duty cheat-makers being served legal papers, signalling a more visible legal campaign against companies and individuals selling cheating software. The move matters because the publisher is combining its RICOCHET Anti-Cheat technology with legal action to disrupt the commercial networks that…

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PSA: Modern Warfare 4’s Switch 2 Retail Version Is A Code-In-A-Box

  • Switch 2 retail boxes contain download codes only
  • No complete game cartridge will be included
  • Open beta begins on 28 August

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Switch 2 retail edition will contain only a download code, rather than a game cartridge. An Amazon listing confirms the format, which means buyers will need to download the game and cannot rely on a complete physical copy. The game is due…

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‘A cognitive cacophony’: hands-on with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta test

  • Guardian previews Modern Warfare 4's early access beta from late August.
  • Solid gunplay and maps, but overwhelming, fast-paced sensory overload.
  • Franchise faces pressure after weak Black Ops 7 sales and looming GTA 6 rivalry.

A Guardian hands-on preview of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta, held over the penultimate weekend of August, found the new title delivers the boots-on-the-ground military shooting the series is known for, but is defined by relentless sensory overload, with the game likened to…

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Partner Developer Revealed By Activision

  • Call of Duty returns to Nintendo after 13 years with Modern Warfare 4 launching on Switch 2 this October
  • Digital Legends, an Activision-owned Spanish studio, is developing the native port with an open beta starting 28th August
  • Early reports indicate the Switch 2 version performs well at 60FPS with mouse and keyboard support

Activision has confirmed that Spanish studio Digital Legends is partnering with Infinity Ward to bring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 natively to Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise's return to a Nintendo platform for the first time in 13 years. This matters as it signals a genuine…

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 actually looks to be running and playing really well

  • Modern Warfare 4 beta footage shows strong performance on Switch 2
  • First Call of Duty on Nintendo hardware since Wii U's Ghosts in 2013
  • Full Switch 2 open beta arrives for all players next weekend

Call of Duty is returning to Nintendo hardware for the first time in 13 years, and early footage suggests the Switch 2 version of Modern Warfare 4 runs surprisingly well. The game's open beta launched today for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X|S, but some content creators were…

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Call Of Duty’s Most Controversial Item Is Back In Modern Warfare 4, But With Some Major Changes

  • The Riot Shield, a polarising Call of Duty item, returns in Modern Warfare 4 with modified mechanics
  • Player reactions remain split between supporters and detractors of the defensive equipment

One of the most infamous and controversial items in Call of Duty is the Riot Shield. Some love it. Some hate it. Well, it's back in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, but with a few key changes. With MW4's beta now live, we're seeing the game in…

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2 Steam top sellers, 2 simultaneous betas, 2 very different shooters: It’s Wardogs & Modern Warfare weekend

  • Two military FPS games dominate Steam's sales whilst running simultaneous beta tests
  • Wardogs, a new studio's entry, unexpectedly competes strongly against the established Call of Duty franchise
  • Modern Warfare 4 returns after years away, contrasting Wardogs' simulation approach with arcade-style gameplay

This weekend saw two unrelated first-person shooters running open or public betas at the same time, with both titles simultaneously sitting among Steam's best-selling games. The pairing highlights the current strength of the shooter genre on PC, as very different games compete for players' attention within the same…

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