After months of speculation, Activision has officially announced that both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Modern Warfare 2 will be removed from the Call of Duty HQ application on July 29. This strategic move comes as the publisher prepares for the imminent launch of Black Ops 7, clearing space for the new title. While some players anticipated this change, others are calling for a complete overhaul of the controversial HQ app system.

Introduced in 2022, the Call of Duty HQ app was designed as a centralized hub for accessing multiple titles in the franchise. Initially combining Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone, the platform later expanded to include Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 6. However, instead of streamlining the gaming experience as intended, the app has faced consistent criticism for its clunky interface and unnecessary complexity.

The removal process will occur in two phases: Modern Warfare 2 and 3 will disappear from the HQ app on July 29, followed by the automatic deletion of related legacy content on August 7. Players who wish to continue enjoying these titles will need to download them separately as standalone applications. Activision claims this change will optimize storage space, though many community members remain skeptical about the true motivations behind this decision.

Interestingly, this storage optimization won't affect Warzone integration. Players can still utilize operators and weapons from both Modern Warfare titles in the battle royale mode. This partial preservation has done little to quell the growing discontent among fans, with prominent community voices like InfoCoDES_ and GNGWarzone publicly advocating for the complete abandonment of the HQ system.

This controversy coincides with another significant policy change from Activision. Since July 16, all players must verify their age by providing birthdate information to their Call of Duty accounts. Underage gamers now require parental consent to continue playing, with non-compliance potentially resulting in account termination. These sweeping changes suggest Activision is implementing stricter content management policies as the franchise evolves.