Sledgehammer’s back in the saddle again
The question of which studio is helming this year’sCall of Dutytitle has been answered. Sledgehammer Games is leading development on the still-untitledCall of Dutyfor 2021.
On an earnings call earlier today, Activision Blizzard confirmed that Sledgehammer Games would be taking charge. At the same time, the Sledgehammer account posted a GIF of The Undertaker rising from the coffin without a caption, later confirming that they are “leading the charge on [Call of Duty] this year and can’t wait to share more.”
We’re so excited to be leading the charge on@CallofDutythis year and can’t wait to share more.https://t.co/pMuaFybT1r
— Sledgehammer Games (@SHGames)May 23, 2025
Sledgehammer previously led the charge onCall of Duty: Advanced WarfareandCall of Duty: WWII, and assisted fellowCoDstudios Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Raven Software with both 2019’sModern Warfareand last year’sBlack Ops Cold War. The studio will also beexpanding with a new teamin Toronto, CA.
In its quarterly earnings, Activision Blizzard noted that88% of its revenuewas generated via digital full game downloads or in-app purchases.Call of Duty Mobilehas also passed 500 million downloads.
