Reported by Gold 101.3 FM, UAE’s No.1 Malayalam radio station:

In a significant shift for the long-running Call of Duty franchise, Activision has confirmed that its upcoming title will not be released on the PlayStation 4. This marks the first time since 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts that a new entry will skip Sony’s previous-generation console.

Addressing recent speculation, the official Call of Duty account clarified on May 4 via X that rumors about the game being developed for PS4 were incorrect. While the statement specifically mentioned PlayStation 4, it strongly indicates that support for the Xbox One has also been discontinued.

Last year’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 still launched on older systems, but the limitations of aging hardware had become increasingly evident. Players frequently noted significant differences in graphics and performance when compared to newer consoles, highlighting the growing gap between generations.

The move aligns with a broader industry trend. Developers are prioritizing advanced hardware to deliver more ambitious experiences, as seen with the upcoming Battlefield 6, whose creators stated that their vision could not be achieved on older platforms.

Although Activision has yet to officially unveil the next title, speculation suggests it could be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. In addition, Microsoft has confirmed that new Call of Duty releases will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, instead arriving on the platform approximately one year later.

Since its debut in 2013, the PlayStation 4 has consistently hosted annual Call of Duty releases. Ending support now signals a clear transition toward current-generation systems like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S.

For players still using older consoles, this change may serve as the final push to upgrade, as the franchise fully embraces the capabilities of modern gaming hardware.