A standalone Call of Duty Zombies game may launch in 2027, delayed by Xbox hardware issues and Activision’s new release strategy.

A standalone Call of Duty Zombies game may be in development for next-gen consoles, potentially led by Treyarch, as delays to Microsoft's next Xbox console disrupt original plans for a 2026 launch of Modern Warfare 4. The shift reflects Microsoft's push for Activision to adopt a more agile release strategy, possibly splitting future titles into separate multiplayer and Zombies experiences. While a 2027 release window has been mentioned, the timeline remains uncertain due to ongoing hardware delays.