Rumors of a standalone Call of Duty Zombies title have been circulating, suggesting a shift from the annual release model. Activision has publicly refuted these claims via its official social media account. The denial comes amid discussions about the franchise's future following the 2025 release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Rumors about a standalone Call of Duty Zombies game emerged from alleged insider TheGhostOfHope and were shared by Dexerto. These reports claimed that a fully-fledged Zombies entry was in development and could release alongside a mainline title, timed with Microsoft's next Xbox launch. Some speculation suggested this might involve skipping a 2027 release, moving away from the traditional yearly cycle.
Activision addressed the rumors directly on its official X/Twitter account, stating: "The rumor factory working overtime. This ain't it." The company has confirmed that the specific idea of a dedicated standalone Zombies project is not accurate at this time. Social media responses like this are unusual, as the teams typically ignore such claims, indicating the statement likely underwent approvals.
The rumors follow the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in 2025, which received poor critical reception and lukewarm player sentiment despite topping sales charts. Zombies mode continues to feature in mainline games, including Black Ops 7, providing ongoing content for fans. Industry chatter points to potential changes in development cycles for longer, deeper titles with live support.
Looking ahead, leaks suggest a possible Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for 2026, aligning with Infinity Ward's December statement of "see you in 2026." Activision has not announced any standalone Zombies plans, and Zombies content remains integrated into existing entries like Black Ops 7 and Warzone seasonal updates.
While fans have expressed interest in separate Zombies experiences, official statements maintain the current approach without confirmation of changes.