The next installment in the wildly successful Call of Duty franchise is officially set to be unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase in June, according to an announcement from Activision. The long-rumored 2024 entry, developed primarily by Treyarch Studios, has been the subject of intense speculation over the past several months—with everything from the setting to the potential return of Zombies mode stirring buzz in the community.
This year’s Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 9, and the Call of Duty reveal will reportedly be featured in a dedicated segment immediately following the main presentation. According to insiders, the game will also receive a standalone “Direct”-style deep dive shortly after the announcement, echoing Microsoft’s recent strategy for spotlighting major first-party titles like Starfield.
While details are still tightly under wraps, reports from industry insiders suggest Call of Duty 2024 will revisit the Black Ops subseries, potentially set during the Gulf War era. This would represent a narrative shift after the more modern and near-future settings of recent Modern Warfare titles. Fans of the Zombies mode may also have reason to celebrate, with rumors pointing to a full-fledged Zombies experience returning at launch—potentially the most ambitious version of the mode yet.
Notably, this will be the first Call of Duty title to launch entirely under Microsoft’s banner since its acquisition of Activision Blizzard closed in 2023. There’s mounting speculation that Call of Duty 2024 could land day-one on Xbox Game Pass, a move that would mark a seismic shift in the franchise’s distribution strategy and further bolster Microsoft’s subscription service.
With the reveal just weeks away, excitement across the gaming landscape is rapidly building. Between a beloved studio at the helm, a potential new-era setting, and a possible Game Pass debut, Call of Duty 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal entries the franchise has seen in years. Stay tuned to TheGamerScene.co for full coverage and up-to-the-minute updates as the June showcase approaches.