Activision has confirmed what many expected: the next Call of Duty will be a definitive Modern Warfare installment, developed by Infinity Ward. With new leaders at the helm, they promise a visceral and immersive experience that pushes every detail to the limit. The decision not to release it on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One suggests we will see notable technical advancements, while rumors point to a setting in Korea. We'll have to wait for more details.
Graphics Engine and Next-Gen: The Leap Infinity Ward Promises 🎮
The jump to next-generation hardware allows Infinity Ward to push their graphics engine without the limitations of past consoles. According to internal sources, the game will leverage the power of SSDs and ray tracing to deliver sharper textures and unprecedented dynamic lighting. The promise is tactile realism on every surface and smoother animations, although the real challenge will be maintaining stable 60 fps in multiplayer matches with 64 players. The studio assures that every explosion and every ambient sound will be calculated down to the millimeter.
South Korea Didn't Ask for This, But It Seems They'll Get It 😅
And while fans debate whether the Korean setting is a hit or an excuse to sell Seoul-themed maps, developers are likely already rubbing their hands together thinking about K-Pop themed skin DLCs. Because yes, after crying over a visceral story about a geopolitical conflict, you'll be able to buy a battle pass so your operator can dance Gangnam Style while throwing a grenade. Immersion, they say, will be total.