Activision Confirms New Call of Duty Subfranchise in Development

• Activision is developing a new Call of Duty subfranchise, moving away from recent sequels.
• The new subfranchise is in development by one of Activision's studios.
• Next year's Call of Duty release will feature this new subfranchise, aiming for a 'tonal shift'.
• The 2026 release will be a new Modern Warfare 4, continuing the established sub-franchises.
• Activision's Chief Marketing Officer, Tyler Bahl, confirmed the development in an interview.