A new leak from industry insider TheGhostOfHope suggests that the 2027 Call of Duty title, reportedly developed by Sledgehammer Games, will mark a major shift for the franchise by launching as a completely new sub-series. This rumor aligns with Activision's recent announcement to cease releasing back-to-back entries from the Modern Warfare or Black Ops sub-series following the underperformance of Black Ops 7.
Call of Duty 2027 Details (Rumored)
The leaked details for Sledgehammer Games' 2027 title indicate a move toward a new identity:
New Sub-Series: It will feature completely new characters and will be set in the late 1990s/early 2000s.
No Zombies Mode: Currently, the studio has no plans to include the popular Zombies mode, which has been a staple in recent Call of Duty titles. This is theorized to be an effort to avoid "burning out" Treyarch after their back-to-back Black Ops releases.
Movement: Multiplayer is rumored to feature Treyarch's omnimovement system but will not include tactical sprint.
Get High Mode: The popular "Get High" (high vantage positioning) mode is rumored to return.
Franchise Shifts Follow Disappointing Black Ops 7 Launch
The flurry of rumors and official strategy changes stem from the perceived struggle of the latest release, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Underperformance: Though Activision hasn't released official figures, analysts suggest Black Ops 7's launch has underperformed, with some estimates showing a significant drop in sales and concurrent player count compared to its predecessor, Black Ops 6. This is attributed to fan burnout and strong competition from other shooters.
Activision's Strategy Change: In response, Activision announced they will no longer release back-to-back titles from the same sub-series (e.g., Modern Warfare or Black Ops) to ensure each annual release provides an "absolutely unique experience" and "meaningful, not incremental" innovation.
2026 Title Also Rumored
Though 2027 is slated for a new sub-series, 2026 may see a return to a familiar name. A separate rumor from TheGhostOfHope claims Call of Duty 2026 will be Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward. However, the insider offered a negative outlook, describing the title as a "complete copy" of the divisive Modern Warfare 2 (2022) multiplayer, with excessive visual recoil and the likely absence of a silent footsteps perk. Infinity Ward has publicly warned fans not to "believe everything you read on the Internet" regarding these rumors.
The omnimovement system featured in Black Ops 6 and 7 is a core mobility overhaul that allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction (forward, sideways, or backward) for the first time in the series. This gives players 360-degree control over movement and aims to increase the skill ceiling by allowing for highly fluid, "action hero" maneuvers.
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