The Call of Duty franchise thrives on multiplayer gameplay, but its story campaigns and zombie modes are equally exciting to the first-person shooter fan base. Activision has released dozens of zombie maps throughout the years, and while some deviate from the norm, the overall round-based gameplay nearly always stays the same.
There are numerous directions that COD could take in 2026 and beyond, especially if Activision greenlights a brand-new IP in the coming years. We’re going to show you five routes that Call of Duty might go for a never-before-seen game mode to replace Zombies, even if only for a single title.