It's the end of an era for last-gen Call of Duty players. Warzone's servers on PS4 and Xbox One go offline on November 6, 2026, the same day Modern Warfare 4 Season One begins. That makes November 5 the last full day you can drop into Warzone on those consoles.

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The key dates

  • June 2026: new downloads and reinstalls of Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One were stopped.
  • June 25, 2026: in-game purchases were turned off on those consoles.
  • November 5, 2026: the last full day to play on PS4 and Xbox One.
  • November 6, 2026: servers go offline on PS4 and Xbox One as Modern Warfare 4 Season One launches.

Why it's happening

Warzone is now tied to Modern Warfare 4, which is made only for current-generation hardware. Keeping the older PS4 and Xbox One versions running alongside it no longer fits, so they're being switched off.

What happens to your stuff?

  • Warzone itself isn't going anywhere. It stays playable on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
  • Unused COD Points stay in the same console family: PS4 points can be used on PS5, and Xbox One points on Xbox Series X|S, according to Activision.
  • No refunds for add-ons you bought on PS4 or Xbox One, according to reports. But that content can still be used where Warzone remains available.
  • If you've been playing on a PS4 or Xbox One, the move to a current-gen console (or PC) is the way to keep playing.

What to do before November 6

  • Play your last matches on November 5 if you want a proper send-off.
  • Check that your Activision account is linked, so your progress and content carry over when you play on another platform.
  • Upgrading? Black Friday is weeks away, and that's usually the best time of year for console deals. See our Black Friday console price guide.
  • On PS5 and short on space? Between Modern Warfare 4 and GTA 6 at about 210GB, storage fills up fast. Here's how to add an M.2 SSD to a PS5.

My take

PS4 and Xbox One had a long run with Warzone, and plenty of players are still on those consoles, so this one will sting. With Modern Warfare 4 being current-gen only, it was coming. If you're one of the last-gen holdouts, Black Friday is the time to upgrade. Were you still playing on a PS4 or Xbox One?

Sources

  1. Activision Support: Warzone platform update support.activision.com
  2. Insider Gaming: When is Warzone shutting down on PS4 and Xbox One? insider-gaming.com
  3. Insider Gaming: Warzone shutdown marks the end of an era this week (November 1, 2026) insider-gaming.com
  4. Pure Xbox: Three Xbox games are shutting down their servers in November and December 2026 purexbox.com

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