Call of Duty Moving Away from Yearly Releases Would Be Great for CoD Zombies

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Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has led to several interesting rumors and discussions about what could be done with the publisher’s IPs. Call of Duty, unsurprisingly, has been one of the most talked about franchises following the monumental purchase. However, while many have focused on discussing the possibility of Call of Duty leaving PlayStation platforms, another big change could be coming for the series.

A recent report from industry veteran Jason Schreier saw the reporter suggesting that Call of Duty could move away from a yearly release format. While this would be a big shift for the franchise, it is something that players have been pushing for often in recent years, as many feel like Call of Duty’s quality has dipped in its latest entries. While giving each Call of Duty title more time in development would be healthy for the series as a whole, it could be particularly beneficial for Zombies mode.

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Call of Duty adopting a new release format would provide a good break for both Treyarch and the fan base. It is no secret that Treyarch has had a rough few years, as it has been over half a decade since the well-received Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s rushed launch led to an unstable Zombies experience that caused a divide in the community, while Treyarch had to step in for Sledgehammer and release Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War early in 2021. Immediately after Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Treyarch was tasked with making Zombies for Call of Duty: Vanguard.

As many now know, Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies turned out to be a disappointment, with its objective focus, lack of content, and stability problems