Rumours have been swirling recently suggesting that the next Call of Duty title was undergoing playtests and was slated for a release on the PlayStation 4. However, Activision has officially shut down those claims, signaling that the franchise is moving forward into a new era of hardware.

Activision Denies PS4 Support for Upcoming Call of Duty

The speculation regarding a last-gen release gained significant traction over the last few days, but the official Call of Disduty social media account was quick to issue a correction. On May 4, the official account took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify the situation directly.

"Not sure where this one started, but it’s not true," the official Call of Duty account posted. "The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4."

This direct denial confirms that players still holding onto the PlayStation 4 will likely have to say goodbye to the annual blockbuster series. This marks a massive shift for the franchise, as it represents the first time since Call of Duty: Ghosts in 2013 that a mainline entry will skip the PlayStation 4 console entirely.

The End of the Last-Gen Era

While the official statement specifically addressed the PS4, the implications for other older hardware are significant. If the next Call of Duty is bypassing Sony's previous-generation hardware, it is highly probable that the Xbox One generation is also being left behind.

The move suggests a major focus on leveraging the power of modern consoles to deliver more advanced graphics and complex gameplay mechanics. Key takeaways from this announcement include:

  • No PS4 Support: The upcoming title is officially not being developed for the PlayStation 4.
  • Historical Shift: This is the first time since 2013 that a major entry will skip this specific console generation.
  • Hardware Focus: The franchise appears to be moving away from last-gen platforms to focus on current-gen capabilities.

As we wait for more concrete details regarding the next release, one thing is certain: the era of playing the latest Call of Duty on aging hardware is officially coming to an end.