{
  "id": 7825440,
  "title": "Call of Duty Developer Treyarch 'Ready to Make Something New' as It Waves Goodbye to 2 Years of Black Ops",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/call-of-duty-developer-treyarch-ready-to-make-something-new-as-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:57:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-developer-treyarch-ready-to-make-something-new-as-it-waves-goodbye-to-2-years-of-black-ops"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Treyarch, the developer behind the Call of Duty franchise, has declared its readiness to innovate as it concludes a two-year stretch of Black Ops titles. The studio oversaw the release of Black Ops 6 and 7 in quick succession. With the upcoming Season 6 launch for Black Ops 7 on September 17, Treyarch has signaled its intention to transition to a new Call of Duty project. Design director Kevin Drew expressed that while the past two years have been filled with learning and experimentation, the time has come to create something entirely fresh and unprecedented. The specifics of Treyarch's next venture remain unclear, but it could potentially involve a brand-new Call of Duty game or a fresh approach within the Black Ops franchise. Co-studio head Yale Miller lauded the team's achievements during Black Ops 6 and 7, highlighting the company's commitment to delivering groundbreaking content. The studio also expressed gratitude to its partners and the community for their support throughout the development process. As Treyarch prepares to bid farewell to Black Ops, the future of the franchise remains uncertain, with Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 4 set to release later this year. Microsoft's new Xbox boss, Asha Sharma, will need to determine how the Call of Duty series can revive its former glory amidst a growing roster of competitive studios.",
  "summary": "Call of Duty developer Treyarch has said it’s “ready to make something new” as it waves goodbye to two years of Black Ops games.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}