Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Dates Announced

Activision and Infinity Ward have officially revealed the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, giving players multiple opportunities to jump into the game’s multiplayer ahead of its release this October.

Both an Early Access Beta for pre-order customers and an Open Beta for all players have been confirmed across multiple platforms.

Early Access Beta Begins August 21

Players who pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will receive access to the Early Access Beta, which runs from August 21 to August 25.

The Early Access Beta will be available on:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S
• PC

A week later, the beta will open to everyone.

The Open Beta will run from August 28 through September 1 and expands platform availability to include Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

This will be the first opportunity for all players to experience the game’s multiplayer ahead of launch, regardless of whether they have pre-ordered.

Call of Duty: NEXT Returns

Coinciding with the start of the Early Access Beta, Activision will host Call of Duty: NEXT on August 21.

The annual showcase will feature:

• Live multiplayer gameplay
• A full breakdown of Modern Warfare 4’s multiplayer modes and features
• New announcements and reveals ahead of the beta

The event is expected to provide the most detailed look yet at the game’s online experience.

Activision has also released a brand-new trailer showcasing more of the game’s action ahead of the upcoming beta tests.

Will you be jumping into the Early Access Beta, or are you waiting for the Open Beta at the end of August? Let us know in the comments below.