The End of an Era for Xbox One: Call of Duty: Warzone and Major Titles Facing Delisting in 2026

For over a decade, the Xbox One has been a staple in living rooms across Canada and the world. However, as the industry pushes further into the current generation, the “shackles” of the eighth generation are finally being cast off. In a move that signals a definitive shift toward next-gen hardware, several high-profile titles are set to be delisted from the Microsoft Store.

Call of Duty: Warzone is Leaving Xbox One

The biggest blow comes from Activision. It has been officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Warzone will be delisted for the Xbox One (and PS4) on June 4, 2026. This means that after this date, new players will no longer be able to find or download the game via the Microsoft Store on legacy consoles.

But what happens if you already own the game? Here are the critical details you need to know:

• Existing Libraries: If the game is already in your library, you can still install and play it.
• Playability Window: The game will remain playable through the end of Season 06 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
• In-Game Store: The microtransaction store for the Xbox One version will shut down even sooner, on June 25.

More Than Just CoD: Other Games on the Chop Block

Warzone isn’t the only title facing the axe. Early June 2026 is shaping up to be a lean month for Xbox One users. Two other notable titles are expected to disappear from the digital storefront on June 1, 2026:

1. Rec Room: The social VR and gaming hit.
2. Horizon Chase Turbo: The retro-inspired racer (though there is some speculation that the new Ayrton Senna Edition might replace the original version).

It is important to note that these games were never fully optimised for the Xbox Series X|S, but they continue to function on modern hardware through the power of backwards compatibility.

The Shift to Next-Gen Gaming

This move is largely driven by the technical demands of newer releases. With the announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Activision has made it clear that the game will bypass old-gen consoles entirely to leverage the faster SSDs and processing power of the Series X|S, PS5, and the upcoming Switch 2.

For many, it’s hard to believe the Xbox One era has lasted nearly 13 years. While it’s an inevitable part of the gaming lifecycle, it serves as a strong reminder: if you’re still rocking an 8th-gen console, now is the perfect time to upgrade to the Xbox Series X or Series S to ensure you don’t miss out on the future of gaming.

For more official updates on game support, you can visit the Activision Support page.