The constant annual cycle of Call of Duty has played a large part in the franchise's success over the years. Fans often hear rumors and leaks of far-off Call of Duty projects long before they release, with information already starting to surface about what the next few years have in store. While most reports suggest that Black Ops 7 will be followed up by yet another Modern Warfare project in 2026, rumors are now even starting to surface around 2027's Call of Duty plans.
Sensibly, these rumors suggest that 2027's Call of Duty entry will move away from the recent dominance that the likes of Infinity Ward and Treyarch have had over the franchise. With Sledgehammer Games being rumored to spearhead 2027's CoD project, some fans may have thought that a sequel to the studio's Advanced Warfare franchise may be on the cards. Instead, it is suggested that Sledgehammer is aiming to develop an entirely new sub-franchise for Call of Duty, coming with its own list of potential pros and cons.
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Sledgehammer May Be Closing the Book on Advanced Warfare With Call of Duty 2027
The recent rumors surrounding Call of Duty's 2027 project come from a reputed CoD insider and leaker known as TheGhostOfHope, who recently made some big claims about the future title. Instead of building on the likes of Advanced Warfare, this report claims that Sledgehammer is developing a brand-new sub-franchise with a modern setting. This will reportedly mean that the likes of wallrunning and jetpack mechanics are not included in 2027's CoD, although movement is supposedly still a major focal point of the project.
All of the current reports and rumors regarding 2027's Call of Duty project are unconfirmed, and all information should be taken with a pinch of salt.
The alleged move away from Advanced Warfare may come as a disappointment to some fans, with a sequel to the 2014 title often being a discussed concept within the Call of Duty community. Despite only being a singular title, Advanced Warfare stands as quite a culturally influential CoD title through its related memes and its unique setting. Of course, Kevin Spacey's association with the original game is now mired in controversy, yet the bones of Advanced Warfare's world could have easily produced a sequel away from this.
Instead, fans are seemingly in for a completely unique ride with 2027's Call of Duty, with its reported modern setting being a bold choice against the backdrop of the recent Modern Warfare reboot. It is confirmed that Black Ops 7 is nudging the franchise further into futuristic settings, perhaps creating a landscape that would have been even more receptive to the concept of an Advanced Warfare sequel in 2027. Despite this, CoD has relied far too heavily on familiar names in recent years through Modern Warfare and Black Ops, and a completely new experience might be for the best.
Some Staple Experiences Might Be Missing From 2027's Call of Duty
Perhaps controversially, the recent rumors surrounding 2027's CoD suggest that the project will not feature a Zombies mode. Sledgehammer had previously tried its hand at this popular tertiary mode through Advanced Warfare's Exo Zombies, though it seems that this will be replaced with a unique third mode with 2027's entry. It also appears that 2027's unique CoD movement might tie into the game's combat, with TheGhostOfHope going on to claim that martial arts kicks and chops may be a staple of the title's core mechanics.
Interestingly, the Call of Duty 2027 rumors also claim that Modern Warfare 3's Get High mode will return in the project. This sees players parkour to the top of a precarious map as fast as possible, with a Mirror's Edge kind of spin potentially being added through the presence of the game's rumored martial arts mechanics. It is clear why some fans wanted to see a sequel to Advanced Warfare at some point, yet Sledgehammer Games has seemingly looked to the future instead of the past with 2027's entry. However, Call of Duty has been criticized for its over-reliance on older content and branding, and a completely fresh sub-franchise might be the best move as the IP starts to shake its hyper-focus on Black Ops and Modern Warfare.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 25, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW 9.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- FPS
