According to recent insider rumors, Activision has already outlined its game releases for the next four years, signaling a continuation of the annual Call of Duty franchise. Since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard a few months ago, no significant changes have taken place, except for Bobby Kotick's departure, much to the relief of many.

Although the specific details regarding when Call of Duty titles will appear on Game Pass remain unclear, it seems that the plans for this year's installment are progressing as usual, with rumors pointing towards a Gulf War-themed game developed by Treyarch, the creators of the Black Ops series.

Looking ahead to 2025, speculation suggests that a sequel to Black Ops 2 is in the works, but the developers behind it are yet undecided. It appears that Sledgehammer Games, responsible for developing Modern Warfare 3, will not be returning to the series until 2027, as indicated by recent rumors.

Information beyond 2025 becomes increasingly vague, but a new rumor has emerged suggesting that in 2026, Infinity Ward, the original creators of the series, may release another Modern Warfare entry. As for the 2027 game, details regarding its setting or whether it will be part of an existing sub-franchise or a new one are currently unknown.

Assuming the information from Insider Gaming is accurate, it appears that the scheduling of yearly sequels will continue, despite initial hints from Microsoft regarding a potential change. Historically, the three developers involved in creating Call of Duty entries have followed a rotation, ensuring approximately three years of development time for each game. However, the rising demands of game development in recent years have made this timeframe insufficient to deliver top-end titles. Consequently, the development of recent Call of Duty games has faced challenges, with last year's Modern Warfare 3 reportedly being hastily produced in just 16 months, having originally started as repurposed DLC.

While leaks about upcoming Call of Duty games are common, the revealing of plans for the next four years is unusual. Nevertheless, this news might excite fans who are eager to see what the future holds for the immensely popular franchise.