The Warzone Integration Timeline
The annual ritual of integrating the latest Call of Duty entry into the free-to-play Warzone battle royale is upon us. With Modern Warfare 4 arriving this fall, players are looking toward the Season 1 launch window for the transition. Traditionally, this update occurs roughly three weeks after the game's release. Based on the conclusion of the final Black Ops 7 season, which begins on September 17, estimates suggest the integration will likely arrive around November 12.
End of Support for Legacy Consoles
The integration of Modern Warfare 4 marks a significant technological shift for the franchise. Activision has confirmed that Warzone will no longer be available on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One platforms once the integration goes live in Season 1. Service on these eighth-generation systems has already begun to wind down, with the in-game store for those platforms having been removed on June 25.
- Modern Warfare 4 is built specifically for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
- Warzone will remain playable on legacy consoles only until the Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 launch.
- Pre-order bonuses for Modern Warfare 4 include items that can be used in Black Ops 7 and Warzone immediately.
Preparing for the Transition
While the game is moving toward a new generation of hardware, Activision is offering incentives for current players. Digital pre-orders for Modern Warfare 4 grant immediate access to items like the Hunter Killer Operator Skin and Gilded Pearl weapon camo, which are usable in both Black Ops 7 and the current iteration of Warzone ahead of the full integration.
Modern Warfare 4 launches this fall on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and supported PC platforms, with the integration of Call of Duty: Warzone coming in Season 1.
— Activision Support