The Beta Starts With NEXT: Modern Warfare 4 Loads In

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is preparing for a two-weekend multiplayer beta that will begin immediately after the Call of Duty: NEXT presentation on August 21, 2026.

Call of Duty: NEXT will feature live gameplay, developer commentary and a detailed look at the multiplayer maps, modes and systems planned for Modern Warfare 4. The broadcast will lead directly into the first beta weekend for eligible players.

The Early Access Beta will run from August 21 through August 25. Access will be available to players who pre-order Modern Warfare 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S or PC.

The second weekend will become an Open Beta available to all players from August 28 through September 1. No pre-order will be required, and Nintendo Switch 2 users will be able to participate alongside players on the other supported platforms.

The beta will include several multiplayer maps and modes, with battles ranging from compact 3v3 engagements to larger tactical encounters featuring vehicles and tanks. Players will also be able to unlock and test up to 19 weapons.

Traditional modes such as Search and Destroy will appear alongside Kill Block, a new fast-paced combat experience set inside the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility. Its adaptive environment is designed to change between matches and encourage players to adjust their tactics.

A Training Mobility Course will give players an opportunity to practise the game’s movement system, while customizable loadouts will include weapons, Tactical equipment, Lethals, Field Upgrades, Perks and Killstreaks.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are scheduled to open on August 26, two days before the platform joins the Open Beta. The Switch 2 version is being developed natively through a collaboration between Infinity Ward and Digital Legends.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch globally on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.