Activision Ends Call of Duty Insider

Activision has taken legal action against TheGhostofHope, a prominent source of unofficial Call of Duty information, compelling the account to stop sharing details about unreleased games and Activision's plans for the franchise. On March 4, 2026, TheGhostofHope announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Activision had legally demanded they cease revealing confidential information related to Call of Duty and Activision, and that they would comply. The insider, known for sharing details on upcoming games and studio plans for years, stated they would continue to comment on official Call of Duty news but would no longer share or comment on leaks. This action follows a recent leak from TheGhostofHope suggesting a standalone Call of Duty Zombies game might be released in 2026 alongside the launch of the next-gen Xbox, a claim Activision publicly denied. After creator TDAWG questioned whether the accuracy of the leaks prompted Activision's legal action, the official Call of Duty account stated that even inaccurate leaks can cause problems for game developers and disrupt player expectations. This social media post also prompted numerous requests for greater transparency from Activision.

Copyright Violations Lead to Arrests of Three in China; TheGhostofHope Changes Course in Call of Duty Community

In a somewhat similar case, at least three individuals in China were arrested for violating copyright laws by publicly disclosing confidential information. TheGhostofHope appears to have been warned of similar potential charges if they continued their activities. TheGhostofHope has confirmed they will remain part of the Call of Duty community, but will only cover official news going forward.

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