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Activision Ends Call of Duty Warzone Support for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Later This Year

Activision is discontinuing Call of Duty Warzone on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles, with the game removed from digital storefronts starting in June.

Asude Karataş • 29 Mayıs 2026 09:00 • 3 dk okuma • 28 görüntülenme

Activision announced that Call of Duty Warzone will no longer be supported on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles as the publisher transitions entirely to current-generation platforms. The game will be removed from digital storefronts on June 4 and become unplayable once Modern Warfare 4's first season begins later this year. The decision marks a significant shift for a title that has maintained cross-generational compatibility since its 2020 debut.

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Timeline and Removal Process
Modern Warfare 4 and Console Requirements
Industry Context

Timeline and Removal Process

Activision outlined a phased approach to ending legacy console support. Beginning June 4, Call of Duty Warzone will disappear from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One storefronts, preventing new downloads or reinstallations. On June 25, the in-game store functionality will be disabled on both platforms, effectively halting all monetization. However, existing players will retain limited access—battle pass progression and cosmetic unlocks will remain available until Modern Warfare 4's Season 1 launches, at which point the game becomes completely unplayable on those consoles.

Modern Warfare 4 and Console Requirements

The shutdown coincides with Activision's full-generation pivot. Modern Warfare 4, releasing on October 23 exclusively for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2, represents the franchise's first title built solely for current hardware. The three-year-old Xbox One and five-year-old PlayStation 4 will be unable to run the new title, forcing players to upgrade if they wish to continue in the Call of Duty ecosystem. This timing creates financial pressure for remaining legacy console owners, as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X prices have increased by $150 from their original $499 launch prices over the past year.

Industry Context

The move reflects industry-wide pressure to develop exclusively for newer hardware as development costs rise. By removing support entirely, Activision dedicates resources to optimizing Modern Warfare 4 as "a new technical benchmark" for the franchise. Warzone's integration with Modern Warfare 4—through shared battle pass progression and cosmetic systems—creates a unified ecosystem available only on current-generation consoles and PC.

When will Call of Duty Warzone become unplayable on Xbox One and PS4?+

The game will remain playable until Modern Warfare 4's first season launches later this year, which Activision confirmed will begin shortly after the game's October 23 release. After Season 1 begins, Warzone will no longer function on those platforms.

Can I still purchase cosmetics in Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One after June 4?+

No. The in-game store will be disabled on June 25, preventing all purchases. However, battle pass content can still be unlocked without spending money until the game becomes unplayable.

Will my Warzone progress transfer to Modern Warfare 4 on next-gen consoles?+

Yes. Activision integrates progression and cosmetic content between Warzone and Modern Warfare 4, allowing players to maintain their accounts across the transition to current-generation hardware.

Is Modern Warfare 4 available on any other platforms besides PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S?+

Yes. Modern Warfare 4 will release on PC and Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first Call of Duty title to launch on Nintendo's new console following Microsoft's 10-year licensing agreement with Nintendo as part of its Activision Blizzard acquisition.

What are the three game modes included in Modern Warfare 4?+

Modern Warfare 4 features campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ (a tactical extraction mode). The campaign is set in Korea and described by developer Infinity Ward as grounded and authentic in its approach.

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