The next Call of Duty game is seeing a lot of leaks about what to expect from it, but the most recent leak centering on the game's release came from an unexpected source.
According to ComicBook, a federal judge overseeing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) vs. Microsoft case about the Activision acquisition has slipped up the release month of the game, which was rumored to be called "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3," during a hearing.
This installment in Activision's Call of Duty franchise is reportedly coming out this year, and earlier rumors were claiming that it is yet another remake and will be released on November 10.
Call of Duty 2023 Release Month Leaked by Federal Judge
ComicBook reported that Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley said this year's Call of Duty game is expected to be released this November, which means the rumors are probably true that also ruled out another October release.
Activision Blizzard has not confirmed an exact release date for the upcoming game. The "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" was rumored to be another remake of the Modern Warfare series games. The game is expected to be another premium release, much like 2022's Modern Warfare 2.
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Beans Were Spilled, Call of Duty Hints
Moments after the judge spilled the 2023 Call of Duty game release month, the official Call of Duty Twitter account published a cryptic tweet containing an emoji of eyeballs.
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— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 30, 2023
No one knows if the tweet was a reaction to the recent judge's statement or could be about anything else. However, many believe this was still a response to the "leak" cited by the judge.
When it comes to the features of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3," it was rumored to boast a campaign, multiplayer, Zombies game modes, and a Warzone 2 map.
The game, as a whole, was reported to be mainly developed by Sledgehammer Games, but like all other Call of Duty games, some support studios are also working on this installment.
FTC and Microsoft's Acquisition
There were a lot of roadblocks to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with many citing a breach in antitrust laws and the software company's purchase to promote anti-competition in the market.
Among the biggest walls in this acquisition was the United Kingdom's CMA, citing that this merger may harm gamers in the future.
Despite these, some dropped their cases against Microsoft and paved the way for the acquisition almost to finalize until the FTC stepped in, significantly prolonging the acquisition.
Microsoft brought details throughout these hearings, which included several leaks about the next PlayStation 5 handheld and other plans.
FTC and Microsoft's long-dragging case is looking at every detail of the acquisition, particularly with the Redmond giant hurting the competition with a massive acquisition.
These leaks bring significant details that highly excite the gaming community, especially for Call of Duty fans set to receive their games by late Fall.
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