Call of Duty 2026 could be a bizarre mix of old and new according to a new rumor even though we haven't seen next year's game in the series yet, if fans can handle the suspenseTech15:12, 19 Dec 2024This year's CoD has been a huge success(Image: Activision)Call of Duty players are enjoying everything Season 1 Reloaded has brought to Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and while we're almost a year away from Call of Duty 2025, the 2026 entry in the franchise sounds like a wild ride.The game, reportedly set to be developed by Infinity Ward (who's most recent release was the divisive Modern Warfare 3 in 2023) will have a surprising set of features and maps according to a new rumour.The rumour comes from longtime Call of Duty insider TheGhostOfHope on X (formerly Twitter), who says the game is slated for late 2026.Content cannot be displayed without consent"Infinity Ward will be utilizing Omnimovement and Wall Running (Which is currently rumored to be a feature in COD2025 as well) in their game," the post reads."Infinity Ward will also be remastering a majority of Modern Warfare 3 (2011) maps for their game alongside new original maps."Modern Warfare 3 (the 2023 one, stick with me here) drew criticism for its short campaign, but many fans acknowledged the inclusion of classic Modern Warfare 2 (2009) was a great choice.Modern Warfare 3's campaign was short, but its multiplayer maps were greatAdding 2011 maps, but potentially retrofitting them for returning movement mechanics like wallrunning, as well as Black Ops 6's Omnimovement, sounds like a surprising choice.As TheGhostOfHope goes on to say, "2026 is a long ways away but these are the current plans. Infinity Ward do not look to be making the same mistake again," presumably referring to the critical malaise surrounding the studio's last Call of Duty title.Rumours have previously suggested that 2025's Call of Duty title will be a direct sequel to Black Ops 6, potentially with a time jump back to the near-future setting of Black Ops 2.Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED