For the moment, Call of Duty 2021 remains a mystery to fans. While the Call of Duty community is currently exploring Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, rumors are circulating about this year's inevitable release. Activision has remained silent, but leakers are already stirring up expectations as they correct fan assumptions about this year's shooter title.

In the past, Call of Duty has followed a predictable formula as far as development goes. Activision cycles through the same development teams, and each team caters to a specific game experience and storyline. This has been true for years, but ever since the Call of Duty: Warzone integration with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, things have become more complicated.

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Well-known Call of Duty leaker Tom Henderson revealed more information regarding the upcoming title on Twitter today. While fans have speculated that Sledgehammer Games would be heading up the next title, Henderson brought some clarity to the design. Henderson seemingly confirmed that Sledgehammer Games is working on an individual title, but currently, there are no other development teams involved.

Further, Infinity Ward is also working on an independent title, but the details are still unknown. Henderson tweeted about the two companies after rumors were circulating that the teams were working together on a single game. While this is not an uncommon practice, fans now know that those rumors are likely to be untrue.

There is no telling where Call of Duty will be taking players next with Sledgehammer Games at the lead, assuming it will be. The developers have had a wide range of ideas in their previous titles, leaving fans with mixed expectations. After Call of Duty: WWII and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, fans are expecting a blend of action and gritty realism in the next title.

It is interesting that Henderson brought up Infinity Ward. After the success of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, it is not surprising that the development company could be working on a new title so soon. In comparison, Raven Software and Treyarch are currently occupied with Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which leaves Infinity Ward up to their own projects.

The Call of Duty universe is wide and adaptable, leaving every possibility open. While Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games may not be working together, assuming these leaks are accurate, there is a chance that Sledgehammer Games may gain an assisting studio in the near future. Until then, fans can only speculate about Activision's direction and Sledgehammer's design.

Call of Duty 2021 is reportedly in development.

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