Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Announced, Switch 2 Version Confirmed
The beta schedule and Switch 2 confirmation give players a concrete timeline to try the next Modern Warfare entry, which features a new campaign centered on a North Korean invasion and the return of the DMZ extraction mode.
Reporting from 2 sources: Automaton, Game Spark.
Activision announced the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with early access for pre-order purchasers from August 21 to 25 and an open beta for all from August 28 to September 1. The game launches October 23 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, with the Switch 2 version also playable in the open beta.
Activision set the beta dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on July 20, giving pre-order purchasers early access from August 21 to 25 and opening the test to all players from August 28 to September 1. The beta runs on PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, and Battle.net, plus Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version, co-developed with Digital Legends, was also confirmed for pre-order starting August 26. The full game launches October 23. The campaign follows a South Korean soldier named Private Park as North Korea invades, with missions in New York, Paris, and Mumbai. Captain Price returns. Multiplayer includes 12 six-versus-six maps and large-scale maps from the campaign. The extraction mode DMZ returns for the first time since Modern Warfare II. The beta lets players try the new Kill Block mode, unlock 19 weapons, and play modes from 3v3 to large-scale combat. Vault Edition owners get early access to eight DLC operators.
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