The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta is nearly live, bringing early access to multiplayer modes, a campaign mission, and the new mobility course. Pre-loading is available now across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Battle.net.

  1. Check your eligibility: Access the Early Access beta by pre-ordering a digital or physical edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, or by redeeming an acquired beta code.
  2. Pre-load the game: Install the beta files early through your platform's store to ensure you are ready for launch.
  3. Link your Activision Account: Sign in with your Activision profile before playing to tie beta rewards and progression to your account for the full game launch.

Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule

  • Weekend One (Early Access): August 21 at 11:00 AM PT – August 25 at 10:00 AM PT
  • Weekend Two (Open Beta): August 28 at 10:00 AM PT – September 1 at 10:00 AM PT

Players joining both weekends only need to install the beta once. Updates and progression carry over directly into Weekend Two.

How to Pre-load and Launch by Platform

Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC

  • Pre-load: Open the Xbox Store, search for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, and select Install.
  • Launch: Open My Games & Apps at 11:00 a.m. PT on Friday, August 21, select the beta, and choose Play. Note that Xbox on PC downloads a small portion during pre-load, with the bulk downloading on August 21 at 7:00 a.m. PT.

PlayStation 5

  • Pre-load: Open the PlayStation Store, search for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, and choose Download.
  • Launch: Access the beta from your Home screen or Game Library once it goes live at 11:00 a.m. PT on August 21.

Steam (PC)

  • Pre-load: Open the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Store page and select Play Now to automatically add the beta to your library.
  • Launch: Open your Steam Library and select the beta when it launches at 11:00 a.m. PT on August 21.

Battle.net (PC)

  • Pre-load: Open Battle.net, select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, choose the beta version if prompted, and click Install.
  • Launch: Click Play once the beta goes live at 11:00 a.m. PT on August 21.

Beta Rewards and Level Unlocks

Progressing through the beta unlocks cosmetic rewards that carry over to the full game at launch on October 23, 2026:

  • Level 4: "Through the Paces" Legendary Emblem
  • Level 8: "First Served" Weapon Charm
  • Level 12: "Meonjeo" Legendary Weapon Sticker
  • Level 16: "Last Charge" Legendary Calling Card
  • Level 20: "Dread Tiger" Operator Skin for Reece (Weekend One cap)
  • Level 23: "Field Tested" Epic Spray
  • Level 26: "Beta Rights" Epic Loading Screen
  • Level 30: "Beta Forged" Weapon Blueprint for the Han 86 Assault Rifle (Weekend Two cap)

Weekend One Content Overview

Weekend One grants an early look at multiple gameplay systems:

  • Campaign Mission: Play through "Entrenched," marking the first time a Call of Duty beta includes a single-player mission focused on defending a nuclear power station.
  • Mobility Course: Test movement mechanics, traversal techniques, and weapon handling in timed training runs.
  • Multiplayer Modes: Compete in Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Search and Destroy, and the new mode Inflation across five Core 6v6 maps (Rooftops, Silkworm, Transit 213, Cachette, and Lotus).
  • Gunfight & Kill Block: Experience 3v3 Gunfight and the 10v10 variant on Kill Block, a dynamic arena that reconfigures every two rounds.