Call of Duty 2027 Rumored to Be Starkly Different from Predecessors, Leaks Suggest
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- Call of Duty 2027, developed by Sledgehammer Games, is rumored to offer a fresh start for the franchise and introduce a modern martial arts revival, potentially drawing inspiration from the gun-fu style seen in the John Wick film series.
- The upcoming Call of Duty title (2026) will be developed by Infinity Ward, who are reportedly planning a major revitalization for the franchise across multiple levels, possibly introducing a new sub-franchise set in the modern era.
- Activisions popular FPS franchise is now owned by Xbox, and Call of Duty 2027 could mark a significant new direction under this ownership.
- Contrary to some rumors, Sledgehammer Games has denied any plans for a John Wick-influenced Zombies mode in Call of Duty 2027. However, the game is still more than two years away, and these details should be considered as unconfirmed rumors until official announcements are made.
Call of Duty 2027 Rumored to Break New Ground with Xbox Ownership and Fresh Start Amidst Packed Schedule
A prominent leaker, TheGhostOfHope, claims that Call of Duty 2027 could mark a significant new direction for Activision’s popular FPS franchise, now owned by Xbox. This potential fresh start comes amidst growing player burnout and a packed release schedule that includes Black Ops 6, Black Ops 7 (expected by the end of 2025), and the ongoing Modern Warfare reboot series. TheGhostOfHope asserts that they have exclusive information regarding this future installment.
Call of Duty 2027 – Sledgehammer Games Plans Modern Martial Arts Revival for the Franchise
The Call of Duty franchise, supported by studios like Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games, maintains an annual release schedule. However, some players feel the series is experiencing a decline in innovative ideas. According to TheGhostOfHope, Infinity Ward is reportedly planning a major revitalization for the franchise across multiple levels, potentially introducing a new sub-franchise set in the modern era. Regarding specific developer assignments, Infinity Ward is slated to develop the 2026 Call of Duty title, which could be either Modern Warfare 4 or a follow-up to Advanced Warfare. Sledgehammer Games, on the other hand, is reportedly developing Call of Duty 2027. TheGhostOfHope indicates that Call of Duty 2027, under Sledgehammer Games, will aim to refresh the series with a distinct style. This new approach is rumored to avoid elements like jetpacks or similar futuristic gadgets. Instead, combat might incorporate martial arts, such as karate moves, potentially drawing inspiration from the “gun-fu” style seen in the John Wick film series.
Call of Duty 2027 – Zombies Mode Unconfirmed, Potential John Wick Influence Denied by Sledgehammer Games
However, TheGhostOfHope has also tempered expectations, stating that a Zombies mode is not currently planned by Sledgehammer Games for the 2027 title, nor is a John Wick-inspired Zombies mode. As these details pertain to a game more than two years away, they remain speculative and should be regarded as rumors until official announcements are made.
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