Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Gameplay: three approaches to combat

The campaign follows, among others, Park, a young South Korean soldier, and Captain Price. The official site describes close-quarters combat in New York, chases through Paris and raids in Mumbai. Multiplayer centres on fast tactical encounters, while DMZ asks players to gather resources and extract, alone or with a squad.

Content and critical reception

Activision announced 12 new 6v6 maps at launch, alongside larger maps combining vehicles and infantry. On PS5, PlayStation Universe praises the campaign, DMZ and precise gunplay, but notes spawns that sometimes drop players into enemy sightlines in 6v6. Checkpoint Gaming calls the campaign the standout and finds multiplayer superb in the hands, while arguing that the maps and wider formula show their age. Push Square enjoys the campaign's blockbuster pacing but is let down by multiplayer that barely evolves. These are attributed press assessments, not an in-house playtest.

Platforms and editions

The official site and stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop) offer the game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Activision states there is no PS4 or Xbox One version. On 11 November 2026, the digital Standard Edition costs €69.99 on Steam and €79.99 on PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Nintendo eShop; the Vault Edition is €99.99 on Steam and €109.99 on console. Online play requires PS Plus, Game Pass Essential or Nintendo Switch Online depending on the console. The Steam page lists broadband, a phone number linked to Steam, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot; it also lists kernel-level anti-cheat and in-game purchases.

Who is it for?

A story campaign, competitive matches and extraction mode make this a potential choice for military FPS fans seeking different ways to play. Consider the violent content and online and technical requirements before purchasing, particularly on PC.

Conclusion

The sources describe a varied package and favourable critical reception, with reservations about parts of multiplayer. This overview is not a substitute for first-hand experience.

What the press says

On PS5, reviewers mostly praise the campaign that closes the Modern Warfare saga, the precise gunplay and the evolution of DMZ, while finding the multiplayer maps forgettable. The average shown in the « La note de la rédaction » block is calculated from the PS5 reviews by PlayStation Universe, Checkpoint Gaming and Push Square, scores checked on 11 November 2026.