Activision has announced the removal of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 from the Call of Duty HQ launcher, aiming to reduce the installation file size and decouple these legacy titles as independent games. This move addresses longstanding criticism of the increasingly bloated CoD HQ launcher since its 2022 release. Meanwhile, Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that it will not increase the price of upcoming games such as Battlefield 6 beyond the current $70 threshold, despite industry trends toward higher pricing. Battlefield 6 developers emphasized a commitment to grounded, realistic cosmetic skins, avoiding the more whimsical or celebrity-themed skins seen in other franchises. Vince Zampella, head of Battlefield, also stated that the game will feature proactive anti-cheat measures to combat hacking. Following the reveal, Battlefield 6 preorders topped charts on PS5 and Steam, and beta codes have begun distribution. The game is positioned to maintain a gritty, realistic tone in contrast to competitors like Call of Duty, which have embraced more playful cosmetic options.