Summary
Call of Dutyhas remained at the forefront of the first-person genre since it began back in 2003. Since then, the franchise has spawned an impressive list of titles, but the current state ofCall of Dutyfinds itself standing on some shaky ground. The release ofModern Warfare 3was a mixed bag for many players. Despite the solid combat mechanics, a disappointing campaign and the lack of quality post-launch content have left theCall of Dutyfranchise in need of a jump start.
There are currently rumors swirling around about the future ofCall of Duty, as the next major release in the series, which isbelieved to beBlack Ops: Gulf War, may be announced sooner than expected. Whatever the nextCall of Dutygame ends up being, it needs to really get the franchise back on track, and one way to start is to leave the PS4 and the Xbox One in the past.
Call of Duty Should Retire its Time With the PS4 and Xbox One
The PS4 and Xbox One have had a great run. It’s now been a little over a decade since the two consoles launched back in 2013, and they both remained strong competitors that offered tons of incredible games. However, with the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S now being nearly four years old at this point, it’s time for major franchises to move on, andCall of Dutyis one of the main properties in question.
Taking Notes From Other Games and Companies
Even Sony itself knows that the time of the PS4 is over. Back in 2022,Sony made plans to no longer release PS4 gamesby 2025. Sony also doesn’t have any plans to release any major PlayStation franchises until April 2025, meaning that the PS4 generation has now seen its final days as far as Sony is concerned.
When it comes to the Xbox One,Call of Dutyis one of the last franchises truly holding onto the console. AlthoughModern Warfare 3performs just fine on the Xbox One, it’s also probably holding the game back due to being optimized to play well on an older console. This is the mainissueCall of Dutyneeds to facewith these last-generation consoles. Ultimately, it’s stunting the franchise.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are the Standard Now
It’s understandable that theCall of Dutyfranchise wants to cast a wide net to make as many sales as possible, but the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are now the standard, and the franchise should now solely focus on the current generation. The inability to let go of the consoles of the past isstiflingCall of Duty’s growth, which could arguably turn detrimental for the series. Instead of trying to reach as many players with varying consoles as possible, the nextCall of Dutyneeds to put its focus on making games that are well-optimized for the present.
It made sense to cater to the PS4 and Xbox One when the infamous chip shortage caused massive production issues, but those days are thankfully over. The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are now the consoles in the spotlight, andtheCall of Dutyfranchiseshould be taking full advantage of that.
