Overview
- The official Call of Duty account on X stated, "The rumor factory working overtime. This ain't it," rejecting coverage that a standalone Zombies game is in development.
- The claim came from leaker TheGhostOfHope, who said Microsoft and Activision had discussed launching two Call of Duty titles with the next Xbox, including a Treyarch-made Zombies release.
- The leaker also asserted that Modern Warfare 4 had been targeted as a next‑Xbox launch game to compete for attention with GTA VI before reported console delays disrupted marketing plans.
- Coverage cites reports that the next Xbox is now expected in 2027 or later and relays claims that Microsoft wants Activision to move away from a strict annual release pipeline.
- After the public denial, the leaker doubled down, fan reaction ranged from enthusiasm to skepticism, and there have been no official product announcements.