We don’t know much aboutCall of Duty’s 2026 plans yet, but a new piece of information suggests that the series may be drawing inspiration from 2017’sCall of Duty: World War 2. One key mode that’s already been rumored for 2026 is DMZ 2, a follow-up to theDMZ extraction shooter modeinWarzone 2.0. DMZ still has its fair share of dedicated acolytes, so a properly executed DMZ 2 could easily prove to be a hit.
According toCall of DutyleakerRealityon X,Call of Duty’s new DMZ mode in 2026 will feature a “DMZ Social Area"that may be similar to the Headquarters inCall of Duty: WW2. The HQ boasted a number of interesting features for players in between matches, offering everything from a firing range to 8-bit Atari games. While Reality doesn’t share any details of what the DMZ Social Area would look like, insiderHopeclaims in a reply that there may be a no-PvP area on the map.
Call Of Duty Leaker Has Been Sharing DMZ Rumors For 2026
The DMZ Social Area Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
This mention of a DMZ Social Area is far from the first information Reality has dropped about DMZ 2 plans, first noting the existence of a DMZ menu in game files in anXpost from March. Multiple other references and menus followed, seemingly confirming that this is much more than an errant reference. On June 21, Reality offered a variety of updates, claiming in onetweetthatDMZ 2 will have weather cycles, mentioning a new POI difficulty inanother, and more.
If the pace of information so far is anything to go by, the report of a potential DMZ Social Area will likely be followed by more news in the coming months.Call of Dutyis unlikely to provide official updates on 2026 plans anytime soon, with theupcoming release ofBlack Ops 7as the focus, Reality has a strong enough reputation as a dataminer to make the information seem generally reliable.
A DMZ Social Area Revisits One Of COD: WW2’s Coolest Ideas
Done Right, A Social Hangout Could Be Great
Like mostCall of Dutygames,COD: WW2can be divisive, butits Headquarters feature is viewed affectionately by many of the game’s fans. The averageCall of Dutyexperience is largely spent gunning down other players mercilessly, so having a social hangout could be a nice change of pace.
For detractors, the feature might feel more like it slowed down the lobby experience or simply bloated the installation size, but if the DMZ Social Area does turn out to be a PVP-free in-map zone, it might minimize both of those complaints. Regardless, it’s interesting thatCall of Dutymight explore a less militant social experience again, whether it’s a minor addition or a robust experience.
