Call of Duty: Warzone Ending on PS4 and Xbox One
▼ Summary
– Activision announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the first franchise installment to skip PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
– Warzone will stop being playable on PS4 and Xbox One when Season 1 launches after Modern Warfare 4’s release on October 23.
– New Warzone downloads on PS4 and Xbox One will end on June 4, and the in-game store on those consoles closes on June 25.
– Players who link their Activision accounts can transfer progress and unlocks to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC.
– The article notes poor timing due to rising console and PC prices, potentially stranding players unable to upgrade.
Activision has officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Warzone will be discontinued on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year, marking the end of an era for the battle royale title on last-generation hardware. The announcement came quietly on May 28 within a larger blog post focused on the newly revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the first mainline entry in the series to skip the older consoles entirely.
As the franchise pivots fully to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, Warzone is following suit. According to Activision, the game will become unplayable on PS4 and Xbox One once Season 1 begins, which will follow the October 23 launch of Modern Warfare 4. Starting June 4, new downloads of Warzone on those platforms will be blocked, though existing players can keep playing until the season transition. Additionally, certain purchases like Call of Duty Points bundle will be removed from those stores, and the in-game shop on PS4 and Xbox One will close on June 25.
After that, once Season 1 kicks off, Warzone on the older consoles will shut down entirely, becoming completely inaccessible. The good news for players who want to make the jump is that progress and unlocks will carry over to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC, provided their platform accounts are properly linked to their Activision accounts. Activision also reassured fans that all previous Call of Duty titles will continue to support online play on PS4 and Xbox One.
While the decision makes technical sense,supporting a 13-year-old console generation likely created persistent development hurdles,the timing raises concerns. Over the past year, console and PC prices have climbed steadily, with a PS5 in 2026 costing more than ever before. Many players still enjoying Warzone on PS4 or Xbox One may find themselves unable to afford the upgrade, effectively left behind as the franchise moves forward.
(Source: Kotaku)
