Call of Duty’s DMZ Mode Sparks Fresh Speculation About Its Future Comeback

The extraction-based DMZ mode, which originally debuted alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 2022, might be making an unexpected return. Despite Activision discontinuing support for the mode in December 2023, new information suggests it could be revived in a future installment.

DMZ previously offered players a unique experience within the Call of Duty franchise. The mode placed players in expansive Warzone environments like Al Mazrah and Vondel, where they could team up to complete missions while facing both AI opponents and other players. The core gameplay loop involved mission completion, item collection, and successful extraction with acquired rewards.

Call of Duty 2026 Development Sparks DMZ Revival Discussions

Reliable Call of Duty leaker TheGhostOfHope has suggested that DMZ will make its comeback in 2026. This claim gains additional credibility from CODWarfareForum’s discovery of DMZ references within Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta files, though the community remains divided on the prospect.

Some community figures, including ModernWarzone, have expressed concerns about the mode’s potential return. They emphasize the need for a more comprehensive experience, especially given the recent launch of Delta Force, an extraction shooter released for PC in December 2024 with console versions planned for early 2025.

While Black Ops 6 is still in its early months, the rumor mill continues to churn regarding future Call of Duty releases. Reports suggest that the 2025 title might be a Black Ops 2 sequel, potentially retaining Treyarch Studios’ new omnidirectional movement system. For 2026, industry whispers point to Infinity Ward leading development, with possibilities including either another entry in the rebooted Modern Warfare series or a follow-up to 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts.