Call of Duty 2026 will feature war on the Korean peninsula: insider reveals important details of the new shooter
Insider GhostOfHope shared some interesting information about the new Call of Duty instalment, which will be released in 2026.
Here's What We Know
GhostOfHope specialises in news about the CoD series, so his news is trustworthy and noteworthy.
He reported that Call of Duty 2026 will be a direct sequel to Modern Warfare 3 (2023), and its events will unfold in North and South Korea. Because of the chosen setting, the game will be subtitled "Modern Warfare 사" and Infinity Ward Studios is the main developer.
Call of Duty 2026's story campaign is rumoured to begin after the finale of Modern Warfare 3, when Price kills Shepard and Makarov kills Soap.
TheGhostOfHope claims that the game will feature three key factions: Unit 141, SAS, and the Republic of Korea Army, and the player's goal will be to take down Makarov and Konni's group, who are running a false flag operation to start World War III.
An insider reports that the game utilises futuristic technology and weapons, but retains a modern setting.
EXCLUSIVE: Call of Duty 2026 being developed by Infinity Ward is currently titled as "Modern Warfare 사".
- Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) June 4, 2025
The Campaign is planned to feature both South Korea AND North Korea in a significant role.
141/SAS/Republic of Korea Army are the 3 major factions you play as to take down... pic.twitter.com/ExKtv1UwRJ
Source: @TheGhostOfHope