Infinity Ward has confirmed that aim assist adjustments are coming for the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta following player feedback during the Early Access weekend. While the developer outlined several gameplay tweaks for Weekend 2, concerns regarding skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) remain unaddressed.
Quick Facts
- Event: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Weekend 2
- Dates: August 28 to September 1, 2026
- Access: Open to all players without requiring a pre-order
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox on PC
- Full Launch: October 23, 2026
Confirmed Weekend 2 Changes
Following the Early Access Beta that ran from August 21 to 25, Infinity Ward stated via social media that it is acting on player feedback. For Weekend 2, the studio is focusing on adjustments to controller aim assist, which many players and professional competitors like OpTic Texas player Brandon “Dashy” Otell criticized for tracking opponents too aggressively during the first weekend.
Alongside aim assist changes, the upcoming patch notes will detail a longer time-to-kill (TTK), movement and weapon balance adjustments, and new Hardpoint spawns. Detailed Resurgence Beta information is also scheduled for release.
Matchmaking Concerns Remain Unaddressed
Despite heavy criticism from players and content creators regarding strict SBMM placing them into sweaty lobbies, Infinity Ward's latest update omitted any mention of matchmaking changes. Activision previously stated it is using an updated matchmaking system that weighs player skill, connection, location, platform, and population, while also testing an open matchmaking option ahead of the full launch on October 23.