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‘No offense to Zelda’ but GTA 6 and COD Modern Warfare 4 are ‘the two biggest games of the year’, Activision exec says

Activision exec says GTA 6 and COD Modern Warfare 4 are the two biggest games of 2026.

By · Published October 15, 2026  15:28 UTC · Updated October 15, 2026  15:28 UTC

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What is the 'Call of Duty tax'?

The 'Call of Duty tax' refers to the high expectations surrounding the Modern Warfare 4 game.

Is Activision trying to fix the Call of Duty franchise?

Yes, coverage from The Game Business suggests that Activision is trying to turn things around with a comeback plan for Modern Warfare 4.

How will Activision's comments affect the Zelda game?

It is unclear how Activision's comments will affect the marketing and release plans of the upcoming Zelda game.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Activision exec says GTA 6 and COD Modern Warfare 4 are the two biggest games of 2026.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

This tax is likely a consequence of the high expectations surrounding the game. According to coverage from Kotaku, Activision is trying to turn things around with a comeback plan for Modern Warfare 4.

The comeback plan is part of a larger effort to revitalize the Call of Duty franchise. Coverage from The Game Business suggests that Activision is focusing on fixing the issues that have plagued the series in recent years.

This includes improving the game's marketing and addressing the high expectations that come with being a major franchise. However, it is unclear how this will affect the game's marketing and release plans.

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