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Call of Duty franchise drops PS4 and Xbox One support for new titles

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The next installment in the Call of Duty franchise will not be released on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One consoles. This decision marks a shift away from supporting last-generation hardware, with developers citing the need to leverage the capabilities of newer consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The move comes amid rising console prices, exacerbated by an AI-driven RAM crisis, making it more difficult for consumers to upgrade. AI

IMPACT Niche tooling improvement; minimal industry-wide impact.

RANK_REASON Product release decision impacting platform availability.

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Call of Duty franchise drops PS4 and Xbox One support for new titles

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    The next Call of Duty is not coming to PS4 (or presumably Xbox One)

    Activision Blizzard seems to be focusing on next-gen platforms.

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