Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to release very soon, but the future of the franchise may be in trouble with new reports suggesting problems in development.

Call of Duty fans may need to brace themselves for some potentially disappointing news about the future of the franchise. According to the latest leaks, development on the 2026 title, rumored to be Modern Warfare 4, is reportedly at a standstill.

According to sources, the studio is struggling with the game's development, and with Activision reportedly applying pressure to deliver a successful title, the situation is starting to look dire for the next installment in the series.

Infinity Ward, known for creating some of the most iconic titles in the Call of Duty franchise, is reportedly struggling with the development of the 2026 entry in the franchise. Rumors of the development issues first surfaced when insider @BobNetworkUK reported that the team is unhappy with both the story and mechanics of the upcoming game.