For years, Call of Duty has gone back and forth between Modern Warfare and Black Ops without taking many risks.
Although this repeat formula has made the franchise steady financially, it has also worn out players who see each entry as a copy of the previous one.
But according to multiple credible leaks and community discussions in 2025, Call of Duty 2027 might finally be the one to shake things up for real.
How New Is This “New” Call of Duty?
Rumor has it that Sledgehammer Games will lead the 2027 Call of Duty, and it won’t continue the Advanced Warfare series or any other known series.
Instead, insiders claim the studio is creating an entirely new sub-franchise. While the setting will reportedly stay grounded in the modern era, this project won’t borrow from the usual Modern Warfare playbook or revisit the narrative beats of Black Ops.
The intention is to craft a fresh game with new characters, a new world, and gameplay that skips nostalgia and recycled elements.
This is a bold change since recent Call of Duty games have relied on old assets and the franchise name to attract players.
If it works out, this will be the first mainline Call of Duty game in a long time to stand completely on its own.
What Kind of Gameplay Can Players Expect?
Call of Duty 2027 is expected to avoid sci-fi themes, instead focusing on experimental mechanics.
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+ 2Movement is said to be the main focus, but it won’t involve jetpacks or wall-running like before. The game could feature an omnimovement system that gives players greater freedom of movement within realistic boundaries.
Martial arts mechanics are even being floated around in leaks, with specific mentions of karate-style kicks and chops making their way into the core gameplay loop.
Some longtime fans are skeptical, but others see this as a refreshing change of pace, especially when paired with the rumored return of the Get High mode.
This mode started as vertical parkour in Modern Warfare 3 (2023), where players race to climb tall maps quickly, and now it may include close combat and movement finishers.
That setup could make multiplayer gameplay flow better and rely more on skill without getting too sci-fi.
Will Zombies Mode Be Returning?
According to the reports, the classic Zombies mode will not appear, even though Sledgehammer often adds Zombies.
click to enlarge+ 2This time, the game will focus on something else. The replacement mode is still unknown, but early guesses suggest it will focus more on the new sub-series’ main themes instead of old systems.
Getting rid of Zombies might annoy some fans, but it shows the developers are serious about breaking the usual pattern. Skipping jetpacks and dropping Zombies show the game is aiming for a new identity instead of recycling old ideas.
The Call of Duty series has stuck to a predictable pattern for nearly a decade, and it’s losing its appeal. Although MW2019 and Cold War brought short bursts of originality, the overall trend favors safe choices, recycled parts, and overlapping timelines.
With Black Ops 7 dropping in 2025 and Modern Warfare 4 rumored for 2026, the 2027 entry arrives at a time when players are ready for something truly different.
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