Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s multiplayer beta is split into two periods: an early-access weekend for players who pre-order, followed by an open beta that anyone can join. It is designed to let players try the new multiplayer experience ahead of the game’s October 23 launch and provide feedback to Activision.
Summary
The Early Access Beta begins Friday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. PT and runs until Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Access is available to players who pre-order or pre-purchase the game on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Battle.net.
The Open Beta follows from Friday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT through Tuesday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. PT. No pre-order is required during this second weekend, and it expands platform support to include Nintendo Switch 2.
Key points
- Early Access dates: August 21–25, starting at 11:00 a.m. PT and ending at 10:00 a.m. PT.
- Open Beta dates: August 28–September 1, starting and ending at 10:00 a.m. PT.
- Early Access eligibility: A pre-order or pre-purchase is required for the first weekend.
- Open Beta eligibility: Anyone can participate during the second weekend; no pre-order is needed.
- Early Access platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and Battle.net.
- Open Beta platforms: The same platforms, plus Nintendo Switch 2.
- Purpose: Players can preview Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer and submit feedback intended to improve the release-day experience.
- Launch timing: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled to launch worldwide on October 23.
- Requirements: An internet connection is required, and some platforms may require an online multiplayer subscription. Activision also notes that beta timing and platform availability may change.
