Call of Duty: Warzone Shutting Down on PS4 and Xbox One as Modern Warfare 4 Goes Current-Gen Only

Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Warzone will soon shut down on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, as part of the upcoming Modern Warfare 4 leaving last-gen consoles behind entirely.

Modern Warfare 4, due out October 23, is set for release exclusively on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 — with no version planned for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. This marks the first mainline Call of Duty title to completely skip last-generation hardware.

Warzone's Last-Gen Sunset

With the launch of Modern Warfare 4 and its Season 1 content, Warzone will integrate with Modern Warfare 4's content and seasonal progression system. As part of this transition, the battle royale mode will cease to function on PS4 and Xbox One. Players on those platforms will lose access to Warzone entirely once the Modern Warfare 4 integration goes live.

The decision follows a broader industry trend of publishers sunsetting last-gen support as the current console generation reaches its fifth year. Activision joins EA, Ubisoft, and other major publishers in focusing development resources on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Modern Warfare 4 Goes Truly Next-Gen

As reported by IGN, Modern Warfare 4 features a new DMZ mode alongside its campaign, multiplayer, and Warzone integration. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is a notable addition, marking the first time a mainline Call of Duty title launches on a Nintendo platform simultaneously with other consoles. Exact technical specifications for each platform have not yet been revealed.

Community Reception

Reactions on Reddit's r/CODWarzone and r/ModernWarfare have been mixed. While many players acknowledge the necessity of leaving last-gen behind for technical progression, others expressed frustration at being forced to upgrade or lose access to Warzone entirely. On Twitter/X, Wesley Yin-Poole's exclusive report generated significant discussion, with many noting the end of an era for Call of Duty on PlayStation 4 — a platform that hosted the original Warzone launch during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

The move has drawn comparisons to Fortnite's gradual deprecation of last-gen support, though Warzone's approach is more abrupt, cutting off access entirely rather than offering reduced functionality.

What's Next

Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Warzone integration with the new title will follow shortly after with the start of Season 1. Players on PS4 and Xbox One who wish to continue playing Warzone will need to upgrade to current-gen consoles or the cloud-streaming version.