Activision has labeled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as an 'epic conclusion,' suggesting the Modern Warfare saga may be ending. Meanwhile, Treyarch indicated plans to develop something entirely new after two underperforming Black Ops games, leading speculation that both major franchises could be concluding. The game launches October 23 with actor Mads Mikkelsen as a major antagonist.
Xbox showcased multiple game reveals at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including action RPGs like Gachiakuta: Breakout and Wo Long 2, narrative-driven titles such as Hope in the City and Faraday Blues, and returning franchises including Crazy Taxi: World Tour and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with most releases scheduled for 2027.
Microsoft showcased Xbox games at Tokyo Game Show 2026, featuring 17 gameplay reveals and announcements from studios including Activision, Bethesda, and Kojima Productions. Highlights included Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launching October 23, Fallout 76's new Slasher update, and Hideo Kojima's appearance to reveal Bill Skarsgård as the lead in PHYSINT.
Xbox Game Pass is receiving a major September lineup including Ninja Gaiden 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Dune: Awakening, though Microsoft has recently limited cloud gaming hours and may remove day-one releases by 2027. Eight games are leaving the service on September 30.
Xbox Game Pass's second September wave adds major titles including Gears of War: E-Day, Dune Awakening, and Minecraft Dungeons 2, alongside other notable games like Ninja Gaiden 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games depart on September 30th, including Sifu, Atomfall, and Little Nightmares 2.