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In Another Unprecedented Move, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Changing Double XP Tokens so They Count Down in Match and Not Real-Time

Infinity Ward says existing double XP tokens will carry over and only tick down during matches, giving players more usable time at launch.

  • On Monday, Infinity Ward confirmed that double XP tokens in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will count down only during active matches, addressing a long-standing community complaint. Existing tokens from previous titles will also be usable at launch.
  • Previously, activating tokens would begin the countdown immediately, wasting time spent in pre-game lobbies or adjusting loadouts where no XP could be earned. Infinity Ward addressed this frustration after repeated community requests across yearly releases.
  • Addressing beta feedback, developers announced major buffs to Sub-Machine Guns like the Vel 46 and Striga to ensure they remain competitive against ARs. These changes were detailed in The Ward Room after two beta weekends.
  • The studio is maintaining tactical sprint as a perk attached to Bloodrush for launch, ensuring Ninja remains a viable movement option while removing sprint-to-fire penalties. Players will also toggle off skins to avoid undesired character appearances.
  • Modern Warfare 4 releases October 23 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2, as Activision attempts to secure market share during a highly competitive annual launch window. The developer promised more DMZ mode details soon.
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The age of wasted XP tokens is over: Infinity Ward is bringing the common sense update we've been missing for years.

In Modern Warfare 4, Double XP Gettoni will only be consumed in the game and will be transferable from the previous chapter.They continue to arrive good news for players waiting for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4. After confirming that the game will implement a desired option for years from the community, here comes another rather interesting confirmation regarding Double XP Gettoni.

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Destructoid broke the news on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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