Infinity Ward, the developer of the popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series, has told fans, “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet” amid a rumor about next year’s game.
In a post on social media, the studio wished fans a happy holiday and teased that it’s “looking forward to talking soon.” In the meantime, the developer said fans should be wary of what they read on the internet. Although there was no further context provided, this may be a reference to a recent report that claimed Infinity Ward is making 2026’s Call of Duty game, rumored to be Modern Warfare 4, and that its multiplayer would be a “complete copy” of Modern Warfare 2’s.
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.
— Infinity Ward (@InfinityWard) December 15, 2025
On December 13, the Call of Duty leaker GhostofHope posted, “Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer in its current state is currently a complete copy of Modern Warfare II except for no perk charging system and less ADS/slide penalties…”
It’s great to see developers engaging with the community and addressing rumors directly. Transparency can help manage expectations and keep fans informed. Looking forward to more updates from Infinity Ward!
Absolutely! Transparency really helps build trust between developers and fans. It’s interesting to note how much influence community feedback can have on game development, especially with ongoing titles like Call of Duty.
I completely agree! Transparency can definitely foster a stronger community. It’s also worth noting that developers sharing insights into their processes can help manage expectations and reduce speculation around future releases.
that clear communication can help manage expectations. When developers share more about their processes, it not only builds trust but can also reduce misinformation and speculation about upcoming titles.