Call Of Duty fans are showing more excitement for ports of classic games than for the next brand-new entry, according to social media engagement metrics. Following the reveal of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Activision announced another Call Of Duty title is set to hit PlayStation this year.
Black Ops Ports Announced
As confirmed by original developer Treyarch, ports of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 will arrive on PlayStation platforms in July. These will include the campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes across both titles. The announcement was relatively low-key—just a tweet—but it has generated more buzz on social media than the reveal for Modern Warfare 4.
Social Media Comparison
On X, the Black Ops ports’ announcement has garnered over 176,000 likes and 38,000 retweets. In comparison, the reveal trailer for Modern Warfare 4 on X racked up 78,000 likes and 16,000 retweets. Based on replies, the Black Ops tweet garnered 6,300 comments versus 3,700 for Modern Warfare 4.
It is a similar picture on Instagram. Treyarch’s announcement post for Black Ops has generated 572,000 likes, whereas the reveal for Modern Warfare 4 on the Call Of Duty account attracted 257,000 likes. The latter does have more replies, with 7,011 versus 4,122, but it has also had more time to circulate.
Waning Enthusiasm for Modern Titles
While these metrics probably are not reflective of how well each game will sell, they serve as a decent barometer of the dwindling enthusiasm for modern Call Of Duty titles among fans. If there is a lack of excitement around Modern Warfare 4, it might be due to the negativity surrounding Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7. Sales for last year’s sequel were notably lower than previous entries, and it was criticized by fans and critics for its poor campaign and use of generative AI. Activision even issued an apology of sorts following the game’s launch.
Promising Aspects of Modern Warfare 4
It remains to be seen if Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 can turn things around, but there are some promising aspects. The sequel mostly takes place in Korea, and developer Infinity Ward is promising notable gunplay tweaks. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on October 23, 2026.
