A rumor started online claiming that the next Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 4 (expected in 2026), will be almost identical to the 2022 game, Modern Warfare 2. Specifically, the claim states that the multiplayer experience will be a direct copy, even including the same challenging gun recoil.
Recently, Infinity Ward responded to fan speculation on social media during the holiday season, directly contradicting a popular claim and causing a big reaction from Call of Duty players.
Is Modern Warfare 4 a Copy or Not?
TheGhostofHope, a well-known source of information about the Call of Duty franchise, recently shared a surprising claim on social media.
Currently, Modern Warfare 4’s multiplayer feels almost identical to Modern Warfare II, with the main differences being the removal of the perk charging system and reduced penalties for aiming down sights (ADS) and sliding.
He expanded soon after:
Modern Warfare 4’s weapons have a lot of visual recoil, similar to what players experienced in Modern Warfare II. As I mentioned before, the game feels almost identical to its predecessor, with only a few minor differences.
People had strong reactions to the comments, with some criticizing them and others celebrating the news. Considering everything, the multiplayer for Modern Warfare 2 wasn’t actually that terrible.
However, in the days that followed, Infinity Ward snapped onto social media with a clear message:
Happy holidays everybody!
Wishing our community an awesome holiday season and looking forward to talking soon.
Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet.
See you in 2026.
Okay, so the team is definitely pushing back on all the stuff people are saying about Modern Warfare 4, and TheGhostofHope immediately jumped in to defend himself when he started getting flak. It’s a bit of a mess right now, honestly.
Okay, so I feel like now is a good time to talk about this. I’ve been sharing Call of Duty leaks for years – anyone who’s followed me for a while already knows that’s just what I do. I’ve spoiled details about Vanguard, Modern Warfare II, Modern Warfare III, Black Ops 6, and even Black Ops 7 before anyone else! And yeah, I have gotten…
— Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) December 15, 2025
Fans of TheGhostofHope are defending the leaker, claiming they have a perfect track record when it comes to Call of Duty news.
Level Up Your Gaming News
App Store
Google Play
Read More
- Insider Gaming’s Game of the Year 2025
- Faith Incremental Roblox Codes
- Say Hello To The New Strongest Shinobi In The Naruto World In 2026
- Roblox 1 Step = $1 Codes
- Jujutsu Zero Codes
- Top 10 Highest Rated Video Games Of 2025
- The Most Expensive LEGO Sets in History (& Why They Cost So Dang Much)
- Jujutsu Kaisen: The Strongest Characters In Season 3, Ranked
- One Piece: Oda Confirms The Next Strongest Pirate In History After Joy Boy And Davy Jones
- Oshi no Ko: 8 Characters Who Will Shine in Season 3
2025-12-16 10:18