Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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Release dates by platform
- PCOct 23, 2026
- PS5Oct 23, 2026
- Xbox SeriesOct 23, 2026
Last official trailer: 09/10/2026 (today)
Also known as: Modern Warfare 4, MW4, Call of Duty 4 remake
Campaign centered on the Korean peninsula, a highly anticipated annual entry.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is #2 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 289.5 M measured views, including +6.5 M over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 82% from official and media trailers.
This week in the comments
The week is driven by the PC trailer and the developers' beta-feedback stream: the mood is mostly upbeat, though a vocal core still wants faster TTK and the end of SBMM. Memes (restart, John Wick, Shipment) soak up most of the likes.
'No more restart' steals the trailer
Only ~5% of the week's comments, yet the most-liked of the entire weekly discussion. The 'updates no longer require a restart' line is cheered and mocked in equal measure.
Price goes full 'Captain Wick'
~6% of comments compare the trailer's nightclub scene to John Wick, mostly as a joke. The tone is amused and positive.
After the dev stream: 'give us Weekend 1 TTK back'
~10% of comments ask for the fast TTK of beta weekend 1, with a few defending weekend 2. Several say their hype dies without it, others call it 'too Black Ops'.
Shipment returns and the room erupts
~5% of comments greet Shipment's return, split between nostalgic fervor ('peak') and irony about yet another comeback.
'Next-gen anti-cheat' becomes the running joke
~3% of comments mock the anti-cheat promise, while others simply ask for cheaters to be banned. SBMM (~5%) remains a staple, see the global analysis.
Top reactions and controversies
'It's the same COD': franchise fatigue
Dominant take~22% of the discussion: the game is seen as a rerun of MW2019 and its successors, with burnout, yearly releases viewed as DLC, and defections to Battlefield 6, Wardogs or BO1/BO2. The refrain runs from August to mid-September.
A campaign that sparks real hype
Dominant take~16% of the discussion: the multiplayer trailer's nuke, then above all the mid-September campaign trailer (Mads Mikkelsen, Gaz, Price vs Ghost). Many say they're here 'for the campaign', fearing it's too short.
Matchmaking (SBMM)
Controversy~14% of the discussion. A large majority wants SBMM removed or reduced (overly 'sweaty' matches, disbanded lobbies); a small minority sees it as a comfort for casual players.
'No disc, no buy': the Sony boycott
Controversy~13% of the discussion, peaking on the 'Stranded' campaign trailer. Commenters accuse PlayStation of pushing all-digital ('renting a license') and threaten to stop buying, PS6 included.
Movement, sliding and tiny maps
Controversy~12% of the discussion: slides, bunny hops, tac sprint and maps deemed too small, with chaotic spawns. A minority defends the fast pace.
DMZ: PvE or PvPvE?
Controversy~5% of the discussion, mostly mid-September: the absence of a PvE mode divides people. Some make their purchase conditional on PvE, others defend the original PvPvE spirit. Many are waiting for more DMZ info.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — quick answers
How many views do Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's trailers have?
As of 09/10/2026, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 totals 289.5 M measured views: 236.3 M from official and media trailers, 53.2 M from creator buzz.
When does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is announced for Oct 23, 2026 on PC · PS5 · Xbox Series.
When was the last official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 trailer?
The most recent official video counted for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was published on 09/10/2026 — today.
How hyped is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ranks #2 of 83 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Low”.
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 worth the hype?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ranks #2 out of 83 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 289.5 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (62% positive).
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's hype dying down?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's hype is steady: 6.5 M views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.
Is Modern Warfare 4 the same game as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?
Yes — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is also known as Modern Warfare 4, MW4, Call of Duty 4 remake.
What do players think of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?
Based on an analysis of 103 k YouTube comments, opinion on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 currently stands at 62% positive and 20% negative.
Why is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 controversial?
Matchmaking (SBMM) — ~14% of the discussion. A large majority wants SBMM removed or reduced (overly 'sweaty' matches, disbanded lobbies); a small minority sees it as a comfort for casual players.