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Modern Warfare 4 Has the Best Steam Rating for a Call of Duty Game in 16 Years

Early players praise the campaign’s grounded tone and satisfying ending as Steam reviews climb to Very Positive with more than 3,100 ratings.

  • On Friday, October 23, 2026, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches globally for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, following campaign early access that began October 16 for digital pre-order customers.
  • Activision designed this title as the final chapter in the rebooted Modern Warfare series, aiming to address critical feedback regarding recent franchise entries with a grounded military shooter experience.
  • Early reception remains positive, with Modern Warfare 4 holding a "Very Positive" 94% rating on SteamDB based on over 3,100 user reviews, while IGN awarded the campaign an 8/10.
  • The "DMZ" extraction mode unlocked on Tuesday, October 20, for digital pre-order customers, while the Nintendo Switch 2 release marks the franchise's first return to a Nintendo console in 14 years.
  • Modern Warfare 4 will join Game Pass in Holiday 2027, as Activision simultaneously develops a new sub-franchise launching next year, signaling a strategic shift in the franchise's future direction.
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“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” has received positive reviews for its campaign, which is considered one of the best in the series in recent years. The game stands out for its story, character development, and missions that combine action with new gameplay elements. The campaign includes 16 missions and continues the story of the rebooted “Modern Warfare” series. Unlike some of the previous titles, which have been criticized for short stories an…

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Gamespot broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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