The last Call of Duty title to be released was Warzone 2, which came out on November 16, 2022, with Modern Warfare 2 having been released two weeks prior. Initially, Activision had planned to run a two-year cycle in terms of content for the new MW title, but those plans seemingly changed after it was launched.
According to a Bloomberg report, in late 2022, Activision altered its strategy so the company could release a brand new premium title in 2023. This is seemingly the reason Activision had to scrap its plan to rather release a large expansion for its latest title, which would add a plethora of content to the game and reinvigorate the playerbase.
Before the release of Modern Warfare 2, reports suggested that the game would see a two-year cycle with regular content updates, enticing players to buy it as there would be no new titles available in 2023. Only one major paid DLC was planned to be released, which would continue MWII's story and also add several new maps and modes for the multiplayer section.
During the development, publishers came to the conclusion that the content for the planned DLC was sufficient to be sold as a complete game, which resulted in the latest leaks and rumors suggesting that a new Call of Duty title is in the works for 2023.
While there has been no official word from the publishers or developers about the next title's name or release date, various rumors hint towards a November launch and suggest that the title's Alpha, Beta, and Campaign Early Access are already planned.
According to speculation, the Alpha for the game will be available from 26 May to June 2, Beta Weekend 1 from 6 to 10 October, Weekend 2 from 12 to 16 October, and Campaign Early Access on 2 November 2023. The game is rumored to
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