Why is Warzone leaving PS4 Xbox One?

Warzone is ending support on last-gen consoles

Call of Duty: Warzone is being removed from PS4 and Xbox One, as Call of Duty’s next entry, Modern Warfare 4, moves the franchise to current-gen-only.

Activision confirmed that Warzone’s support for the older platforms is ending later in 2026, with the PS4 version specifically slated to be taken offline and rendered unplayable after removal from the PlayStation Store on June 4 (as described in coverage). The broader message is that Warzone will not continue running on 8th-gen hardware once the Modern Warfare 4 era begins.

This matters for players and for the franchise because:

• A major player base loses access: PS4 and Xbox One users won’t be able to keep playing Warzone once support ends.
• Clear platform alignment: The move pairs Warzone’s shutdown with Modern Warfare 4’s current-gen focus, tightening how the series is supported across platforms.
• Potential impacts to progression and ecosystem: Coverage indicates the discontinuation is tied to Modern Warfare 4’s launch strategy, which could push remaining players to upgrade or shift to the newer ecosystem.

The upshot: Warzone won’t transition to a “final season” on PS4/Xbox One; instead, it’s being phased out as Modern Warfare 4 becomes the center of the franchise on newer hardware.