Call of Duty is reportedly in line for a new release in 2023. While this may seem like non-news to some since the blockbuster first-person shooter franchise has received a new game each year since Call of Duty 2 was released in 2005, it has been reported that the latest entry Modern Warfare 2 will have a two-year life cycle, leading many fans to believe that the next Call of Duty game will only arrive in 2024.

As of writing, it has only been a few months since the most recent Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 2, was released as a sequel to 2019's Modern Warfare. With these games, Activision officially rebooted the timeline that began with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in 2007 and wrapped up with Modern Warfare 3 in 2011. The rebooted Modern Warfare retcons the original timeline, instead taking place in the same timeline as the Black Ops series. As far as reboots go, Modern Warfare has been a commercial success, and the 2019 game also netted a few prestigious awards among the dozens it was nominated for, in stark contrast to Call of Duty: Vanguard which only received a handful of nominations.

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Activision is planning "the next full annual premium release" in the Call of Duty franchise for 2023. This could mean the two-year life cycle for Call of Duty games is off the table, and players can expect an entirely new entry into the franchise. Earlier reports have suggested that players can instead expect a massive expansion for Modern Warfare 2, supposedly developed by Sledgehammer Games. The news comes thanks to the latest financial earnings report from Activision as the company seeks to build on the momentum it has gathered in the last year, leaning heavily on franchises like Call of Duty and Diablo, the latter of which is confirmed to be getting a new entry on June 6.

While it endures as one of the most popular first-person shooters, many players have their preferences within the franchise and lament the yearly release cycle since each new Call of Duty game comes with new maps and mechanics to learn and a yearly entry fee of $70, not including the battle pass, which costs players an additional $10. According to Statista the average gamer in the US spends roughly $24 a month on video games, which equates to four games at that price point per year.

With so many great games coming out all the time, it's unsurprising that some Call of Duty lovers might feel a little put out that nearly a quarter of their yearly spend goes towards keeping abreast of the competitive scene. The prospect of post-launch campaign content being added to Modern Warfare 2 is highly appealing to those who wish for the additional consistency afforded by a longer life cycle between each Call of Duty.

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