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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Is MW4 on PS4? No, and Here's Where to Play Instead
Anyone still gaming on last-gen hardware wants a straight answer on MW4 PS4 support. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the first modern Call of Duty released only on current hardware, and that leaves Modern Warfare 4 PS4 owners without a version to buy.
No, MW4 is not on PS4, and it isn't on Xbox One either. Activision confirmed this before launch, and Warzone is shutting down on both consoles as well.
We'll break down what Activision said, when Warzone goes dark on last-gen, and where you can play MW4 instead.
MW4 on PS4 Summary
MW4 is not on PS4 or Xbox One. Activision lists both as unsupported.
MW4 launched on October 23, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Every yearly Call of Duty since Ghosts in 2013 launched on PS4, so MW4 ends a 13-year run.
Warzone left the PS4 and Xbox One stores on June 4, and in-game purchases stopped that day.
Warzone on last-gen stays playable only until MW4 Season 1 arrives.
Your realistic options are a PS5, a PC that meets the TPM 2.0 requirement, or a Switch 2.
Is Modern Warfare 4 on PS4?
Modern Warfare 4 is not on PS4. The official MW4 editions and platforms post states the game won't be available on previous-generation consoles, naming Xbox One and PlayStation 4 directly.
The supported list covers PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC through Battle.net, Steam and the Xbox app, plus Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders opened in May 2026 (August 26 for Switch 2), and the game launched on October 23.
Rumors of a PS4 build circulated in spring. On May 4, 2026, the official Call of Duty account on X called the report untrue and said the next Call of Duty wasn't in development for PS4.
That makes MW4 the first yearly entry to skip PS4 since the console launched in 2013. Even the cross-gen run that started with Black Ops Cold War in 2020 kept PS4 in the lineup, right up to Black Ops 7.
Why MW4 Skipped PS4 and Xbox One
Activision hasn't given a public reason for leaving PS4 behind. The spec sheet shows how far the bar moved: on PC, the game asks for an SSD with 115 GB free, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot.
The MW4 Xbox One situation mirrors PlayStation. Only Series X|S owners get the game, and buying through the Xbox store includes Xbox Play Anywhere, so one purchase covers both console and Xbox on PC. The game also isn't on Game Pass at launch.
Switch 2 support fills the gap Activision opened at the low end. It's a native build with campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ, so players moving off a PS4 have one more current console to consider.
Nobody outside the studio knows whether a last-gen port could follow. Every official statement so far points the other way.
Warzone PS4 Shutdown Dates
Warzone PS4 support is ending as Warzone moves into the MW4 era. Activision announced during its May 28, 2026 reveal stream that Warzone would leave PS4 and Xbox One.
Activision pulled the game from both last-gen stores on June 4, and in-game purchases ended the same day. If you already had Warzone installed, you can keep playing and earning battle pass items for now.
Support ends for good once MW4 Season 1 launches. After that, Warzone won't run on PS4 or Xbox One.
Nobody at Activision has said what happens to items bought on a last-gen console. Since Call of Duty progress sits on your Activision account, logging into that same account on a new platform is the best way to see what carries over. Our breakdown of whether BO7 carries over to MW4 covers the Black Ops 7 side.
How to Play MW4 Without a PS4
The simplest path is a PS5. The Digital Standard and Digital Vault Editions are on the PlayStation Store, and a Physical Standard Edition is on retail shelves. There's no physical Vault Edition.
PC is the second option, with entry-level hardware that's surprisingly modest. The MW4 PC system requirements start at an Intel Core i5-6600 or Ryzen 5 1400, 8 GB of RAM, and a GTX 970/1060 or RX 470. TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are mandatory, though, and online play is blocked without them. The MW4 PC specs breakdown covers the higher tiers.
Switch 2 rounds out the list with crossplay and cross-progression. Your Activision account links everything, so you can move between platforms later without losing unlocks.
Starting fresh on a new console means rebuilding your level and camos from zero. Call of Duty accounts with progress already done let you skip straight to the late-game grind.
FAQs About MW4 and PS4
Final Words
The PS4 cut was overdue, and MW4 is simply where Activision drew the line. The cross-gen era that began with Black Ops Cold War ended with Black Ops 7, and Warzone follows it out.
Timing catches people out. Installed copies of Warzone kept running on PS4 after the June store removal, so it feels like nothing has changed, until Season 1 switches it off.
If you play on a PS4 today, use the time left to log in with the Activision account you'll keep. That's the account any future progress hangs on, whichever platform you pick next.
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