Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
An M for Mature 17+ shooter that launched October 23, 2026
What it is
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launched worldwide on October 23, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Why kids and teens care
A new Call of Duty release is something older teens and friends talk about, especially once multiplayer is live. That attention does not change the mature rating.
Who it’s for
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs. It also includes Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. The rating page is https://www.esrb.org/ratings/41459.
What parents should know
The ESRB rating is M for Mature 17+, with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs, plus Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. See https://www.esrb.org/ratings/41459. Online play means other people can talk to your teen, and the game includes purchases.
What’s The Craze recommends
- Start with the ESRB M for Mature 17+ rating and its descriptors before approving play.
- The game launched worldwide on October 23, 2026. Confirm the platform your household actually has: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, or Nintendo Switch 2.
- Review online interaction and purchase settings before multiplayer.
Costs & considerations
This guide does not state a price. Use the official Call of Duty page for the edition and platform you are considering, including Switch 2 if that is the console at home.
Risks & scams
Check the violence, language, and drug content in the ESRB summary, then the online interaction and in-game purchase controls. Do not buy ranked-play boosts or weapon unlocks from an outside seller.
Why it’s trending now
This edition’s Craze Score comes from one Google Trends Explore run for the United States over the past 7 days, using squishmallows as the anchor. Every score in the November 2, 2026 list is from that run. No earlier score was carried forward. The Craze Score for the search term “modern warfare 4” is 23.4. The game has been live worldwide since October 23, 2026.
Current lifecycle stage
Released worldwide on October 23, 2026.
How we assess a craze
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