Activision has confirmed the schedule for the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta, giving players who pre-ordered the game or secured an access code a head start on downloads. The Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta preload start date 2026 is locked in for Aug. 20 at 9am PT, allowing users to pre-download the files ahead of the servers opening.
Quick Facts
- Preload start date: Aug. 20 at 9am PT / 11am CT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST
- Beta availability: Aug. 21 at 11am PT through Aug. 25 at 10am PT
- Supported platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox on PC)
- Access requirements: Pre-order confirmation or an approved Early Access code (including Discord Nitro drops)
How to Download the MW4 Beta
To participate in the early window, eligible players must redeem any earned codes at callofduty.com/betaredeem before selecting their preferred gaming platform. Once registered, navigate to the MW4 store listing on your platform to trigger the download when the window opens. Note that if you link multiple console accounts to a single Activision account, the system issues the code strictly for the hardware chosen during registration.
What Content Is Included in Early Access?
The early client features a targeted slice of the full game across single-player and multiplayer suites. The Entrenched campaign mission anchors the single-player offering, while the multiplayer lineup features six distinct maps—Rooftops, Silkworm, Transit 213, Cachette, Lotus, and Kill Block.
Players can test these environments across Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Inflation, Search & Destroy, Kill Block in 10v10 and 3v3 Gunfight formats, and a dedicated Mobility Course. Following the conclusion of the early window on Aug. 25, an open beta runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, adding support for the Nintendo Switch 2.