Exclusive: NBA Players Awed by Sensational Sneak Peek at Call of Duty 2023!

Indicating that the official announcement of the latest installment in Activision's long-standing shooter series may be imminent, several NBA players were given an exclusive preview of Call of Duty 2023 during an NBA Summer League event in Las Vegas. Although the upcoming game has not been officially unveiled, online fans have already begun sharing their suggestions for features that they hope to see in the next Call of Duty release.

After a period of decline caused in part by poorly received titles like Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare in 2016, Activision and Infinity Ward successfully rejuvenated the franchise with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in 2019. Serving as a reboot of the original Modern Warfare games, this visually impressive shooter managed to reignite the interest of fans and was followed by a successful sequel in 2022. While neither Infinity Ward nor Activision have confirmed the development of a new installment in this particular subseries, a disclosure made by a judge in the FTC v Microsoft case inadvertently revealed the release month for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, suggesting a November release this year.

Some of the NBA's top players were given an exclusive preview of Call of Duty 2023 before its official announcement, according to Insider Gaming. The previews took place at the NBA Summer League event in Las Vegas, where players shared pictures of a dedicated suite for the event on social media. While no screenshots of the game were released, the fact that Activision showcased it suggests a public reveal could be forthcoming. The Insider Gaming report mentions that demo stations were set up at the event, although they appeared to be running Warzone and Modern Warfare 2. Microsoft's attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard has raised questions about the future of the Call of Duty franchise, given its widespread popularity and presence across platforms. A recent report indicated that Bethesda expressed concerns about Microsoft's commitment to keeping Call of Duty available on PlayStation, hinting at potential conflicts with Microsoft's other developers.

After the private debut of Call of Duty 2023, franchise fans may feel disappointed, but according to an article by Insider Gaming, there is a possibility of a public reveal in the next month. Meanwhile, players can occupy themselves by sifting through the numerous rumors circulating about Call of Duty 2024.