Modern Warfare 4 Launch Set for October 2026; Witcher 3 Hits 65M Sales Milestone

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• •Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch globally on October 23, 2026, exclusively for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, officially dropping support for older consoles like Xbox One and PS4. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game introduces a darker tone and new gameplay features including DMZ mode, with no availability on Xbox Game Pass. This marks the franchise's return to Nintendo platforms after over a decade, including crossplay between Switch 2 and other platforms.[Pure Xbox][GameSpot][Eurogamer]
• •The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, developed by CD Projekt Red, continues its remarkable sales success with over 65 million units sold worldwide since its original release. This enduring popularity has spurred the announcement of a new expansion titled 'Songs of the Past' slated for full reveal at Gamescom 2026 in August, signaling ongoing support and content for the decade-old RPG.[GameSpot][Push Square]
• •Subnautica 2 has reached a significant commercial milestone, prompting Krafton to pay a $250 million earnout to its developers, demonstrating substantial sales performance amid legal disputes. This sizable earnout highlights the strong marketplace reception for the survival-adventure title.[IGN]
• •Fortnite returned to iOS platforms recently to robust success, topping 3.4 million downloads globally in a single week—the highest iOS engagement the game has seen in eight years. This resurgence underlines Fortnite's continuing broad appeal across multiple platforms.[GamesIndustry.biz]
• •The 007 First Light game by IO Interactive achieved remarkable sales, moving 1.5 million copies within the first 24 hours post-launch. This rapid uptake positions it as one of the standout game launches of 2026, driven by strong fan interest in the James Bond franchise.[Polygon]
• •Indie life simulation title Paralives experienced a strong launch on Steam, selling over 250,000 copies in under eight hours. The developers have committed to a DLC-free post-release content strategy, opting for ongoing free updates, which differentiates the game within the life sim genre.[Eurogamer]
• •Ahead of a price increase, the Nintendo Switch 2 is demonstrating strong regional sales success in Japan, with prominent titles such as Yoshi and Mysterious Book Flutter entering the top 10 of Famitsu’s sales charts. This suggests healthy demand for the console despite upcoming cost rises.[Nintendo Life]

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