Seemingly every big game publisher and developer is avoiding November 2026 like the plague when it comes to launching games. Even a massive franchise like Call of Duty.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is launching on Oct. 23 this year, which isn’t totally out of the norm (it’s happened a handful of times before, although most games have come out in November), but it’s likely still leading to a big showdown when it comes to player choice at the end of this year, especially for casual gamers.