Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule Announced, Open Beta Includes Switch 2
The open beta is the first public opportunity to play the Switch 2 version of a Call of Duty title, and the pre-order camo system introduces serial-numbered cosmetic items for the first time in the series.
Key Facts
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases on October 23, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Early access beta for pre-order customers runs August 21 to 25 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Open beta for all players runs August 28 to September 1 on all platforms including Nintendo Switch 2.
- Pre-order bonuses include serial-numbered weapon camos Moonlit Pearl and Gilded Ruin earned in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
- Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version begin on August 26.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark.
Activision announced the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the latest entry in the FPS series developed by Infinity Ward. The game is set for release on October 23, 2026, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The beta runs over two weekends. Early access for players who pre-ordered on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S runs from August 21 to August 25. An open beta for all players on all platforms, including Switch 2, runs from August 28 to September 1. The open beta includes the new multiplayer mode Kill Block and 19 unlockable weapons. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 version begin on August 26. A livestream event called Call of Duty: NEXT is scheduled for August 30. Pre-order bonuses include limited serial-number weapon camos Moonlit Pearl and Gilded Ruin, earned through challenges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. A hands-on demo of Kill Block is also planned at Fanatics Fest in New York starting July 16.
The beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was released on July 20, covering two weekends in late August. The early access beta, from August 21 to 25, is limited to players who pre-ordered on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S. The open beta, from August 28 to September 1, is available to all players on all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2, which does not require a pre-order to participate. The open beta includes the new multiplayer mode Kill Block, described as a mode where battles take place in different scenarios each round, alongside classic modes like Search & Destroy. Players can unlock 19 types of weapons during the test. Vault Edition owners can also try eight additional operators early. A livestream event, Call of Duty: NEXT, is scheduled for August 30 during the open beta period, where multiplayer gameplay and new features will be shown. Pre-order bonuses include two limited weapon camos with unique serial numbers, Moonlit Pearl and Gilded Ruin, which are earned by completing challenges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and carry over to Modern Warfare 4 at launch. A hands-on preview of Kill Block is also set for Fanatics Fest in New York starting July 16. A gameplay video set to the song Ca$ino by Baby Keem was released alongside the announcement.
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