The next installment of the Call of Duty franchise will not be available on last-generation consoles, specifically the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This announcement, made via the official Call of Duty social media, signals a significant shift as the franchise moves towards supporting only newer systems like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The decision comes at a time when the gaming industry faces economic challenges, with the price of a standard disc-based PS5 now reaching $650, up $150 from its launch price in 2020. Additionally, sales of the PS5 have declined by 16% during the 2025 holiday season compared to the previous year, indicating that many consumers are struggling to afford these new consoles. Rumors suggest that the upcoming title may be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, although no official details have been released yet. Furthermore, Call of Duty will no longer be available as a day-one release for Xbox Game Pass, adding to the financial burden on gamers.