Activision is finalizing preparations for the highly anticipated launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and fans will not need to wait until October to experience its signature high-octane combat. Infinity Ward’s latest installment will feature an Open Beta period, with a select group of players granted early access.

According to an official statement from the publishers, the testing phase will first become available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Plus, Nintendo Switch 2 owners will also be included in the lineup, marking the franchise’s return to a Nintendo platform.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule and Content Details

Set against the backdrop of a war on the Korean peninsula, Modern Warfare 4 aims to deliver a compelling single-player campaign and a refined multiplayer suite following recent franchise missteps. To demonstrate its progress, Activision will reveal what it’s planning with this beta release.

An early-access period for pre-order customers will be available from August 21 to 25 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, followed by a fully open cross-platform test from August 28 to September 1, which will also incorporate Nintendo Switch 2 players without any pre-order requirement.

  • Early Access Beta (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC): August 21 to 25.
  • Open Beta (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC): August 28 to September 1.

The Beta will feature diverse maps, multiplayer modes, multiple operators, and nearly twenty firearms.

Fan-favorite modes such as Search & Destroy will be playable, as will the newly introduced Kill Block and the Training Mobility Course. Additional details are expected to be unveiled during an upcoming dedicated showcase.

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Call of Duty: NEXT Event Set to Precede Beta Launch

Eager fans ready to learn all about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 should mark their calendars for August 21, when Activision will host the next installment of its Call of Duty: NEXT broadcast.

The event, scheduled to stream across the franchise’s official channels with an exact time to be announced, will serve as a lead-in to the Beta and will reveal extended gameplay footage and deeper insights into the multiplayer experience.

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