Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Reviews

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 marks a true return to form. The campaign is spectacular, brilliantly written and executed, and the story of the Marines squad, along with the heavy themes it tackles, makes it one of the best campaigns in the series’ history. DMZ has finally become a full-fledged mode that can keep players engaged for a long time, and while the multiplayer is polished and incredibly fun to play, it offers too few new features compared to its predecessors. If you’ve skipped the latest entries in the series, Modern Warfare 4 is the perfect time to jump back in.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2026

As a package, Modern Warfare 4 is unarguably the best Call of Duty has been in some time.

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8.9 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 marks a triumphant comeback, delivering one of the best campaigns in years, meaningful improvements to DMZ, and exactly the return to the classic multiplayer feel that fans have been waiting for. While the mix of two parallel storylines doesn’t always quite come together, and the new multiplayer maps occasionally lack variety, the game otherwise delivers the kind of entry the series has been missing. For fans of the franchise, this is finally a Call of Duty title they can buy without a second thought.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2026

Very good opus than this Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4. Spectacular, giving choice in his multiplayer without necessarily renewing himself too much. The DMZ mode will convince some players, the others will return to the classic modes that also bring their novelties. You should not be disappointed.

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86%
Oct 23, 2026

After last year's slump, "Call of Duty" 2026 is back in full force.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2026

With a strong campaign, a standout DMZ mode, and familiar competitive multiplayer, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is arguably the most compelling entry in years.

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Oct 23, 2026

Modern Warfare 4 closes Price’s saga with a grounded, well-paced campaign, even if a wasted villain and shaky enemy AI keep it from greatness.

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DayOne
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2026

Could Modern Warfare 4 have been a bit more bold and daring? Perhaps, but the end result is one of the most rock solid Call of Duty games ever made, one that anyone even slightly interested in this franchise should really consider playing. Infinity Ward knocked it out of the park with this one, and I can see myself losing countless hours to this game throughout its life cycle.

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88 / 100
Oct 23, 2026

Modern Warfare 4 brings almost a decade of storytelling to a climactic conclusion with its amazing set pieces, strong performances, and surprising moral choices. A new and improved DMZ mode will bring newcomers and series veterans back for more, and multiplayer is as energetic and engaging as ever. Despite the short campaign length, there is a lot of content on offer here that Call of Duty fans can sink their teeth into.

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8.3 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 brings the series back to form with a thrilling campaign, outstanding gunplay, excellent Italian voice acting, and a strong multiplayer offering. The revamped DMZ adds even more value, making this one of the most satisfying Call of Duty entries in years.

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INVEN
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2026

While the campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 isn’t storytelling perfection, it gives fans a long-awaited taste of that classic Call of Duty experience. Furthermore, learning from the previous installment's mistakes, the DMZ mode has improved by leaps and bounds. On the downside, the direction of the multiplayer mode at launch feels puzzling and raises some eyebrows.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 finally delivers the return to its roots that I've been waiting for for so many years! With a spectacular single-player campaign, a storyline worthy of a true Hollywood blockbuster, interesting narrative choices, and incredibly satisfying gameplay, this installment has completely won me over. I loved being immersed once again in that intense military atmosphere, enhanced by stunning graphics, excellent French voice acting, and outstanding PC optimization. Despite a few imperfections and a campaign lasting around six hours that unfortunately comes to an end far too quickly for my liking, I had an absolute blast playing through this adventure. For me, Modern Warfare 4 undoubtedly features one of the best single-player campaigns the franchise has delivered in a very long time. An absolute favorite that I wholeheartedly recommend to Call of Duty fans and anyone who enjoys story-driven military shooters.

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95%
Oct 22, 2026

Many Call of Duty campaigns have struggled to hold my attention for very long, so much so that I had to do previous games in short sessions. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s campaign delivered a memorable, superbly polished experience, which I finished in around eight hours, in one go. Throughout the campaign, I felt like I was living through a cinematic movie and interacting with it. I can confidently say that I haven’t seen anything that looks as stunning as this game on an Xbox Series X yet, and recent games like Gears of War E-Day have also blown me away. If you’re on the fence about Call of Duty this year, let me tell you that even the campaign alone is seriously impressive. This is without the rest of the package to come, which continues with DMZ on the 20th October 2026, online multiplayer on the 23rd October 2026 and Warzone to follow in November. That said, I am definitely diving in for a second attempt at the story on realism mode. If you want to secure your copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with the Standard or Vault edition, you can grab it HERE. From the frontline to the shadows, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has delivered a thrilling dual-perspective campaign that reminds us why Call of Duty remains gaming’s blockbuster king, simply stunning!

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9 / 10
Oct 22, 2026

I went into Modern Warfare 4 expecting another tired chapter of a reboot that had lost its way, and I came out of it with a campaign I’ll be thinking about for a long time. Infinity Ward didn’t reinvent Call of Duty here; it took everything the series does best, the shooting, the set pieces and the cinematic storytelling, and pushed each of them further than ever before.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2026

"A powerful return and conclusion to the Modern Warfare series" Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 offers an engaging single-player campaign that blends fast-paced combat, cinematic presentation, and mission variety—even providing players with extra room to explore through the semi-open "Stranded" mission. The experience is further enhanced by detailed graphics, exceptional sound design, and strong voice acting. However, inconsistent narrative quality, the negligible impact of player choices, and certain issues with AI and technical performance prevent the game from reaching its full potential. Its ultimate success as a complete package will depend on the quality and stability of its other game modes following launch.

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8.4 / 10.0
Oct 19, 2026

If, like me, you're still playing the Call of Duty series for its single-player campaigns, I can confidently say that Infinity Ward's four years of hard work have more than paid off. This is hands down the best campaign experience I've had since 2019's Modern Warfare.

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