‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Closed Beta Start-Times And How To Get Early Access
- Modern Warfare 4's Early Access Beta kicks off Friday, August 21 at 11 a.m. PT, allowing players to preview multiplayer modes before the full game launches on October 23, 2026.
- Players can secure Early Access by pre-ordering on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or PC; alternatively, an active $9.99 monthly Discord Nitro subscription grants access.
- Progression up to Level 30 across Team Deathmatch, Domination, and the Mobility Course unlocks eight cosmetic rewards, including the "Dread Tiger" Operator Skin and "Beta Forged" Weapon Blueprint.
- An Open Beta follows on Friday, August 28 for all platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, with preloads available starting today, Thursday, August 20, at 9 a.m. PT.
- Prospective PC players must verify system requirements—Windows 11 64-bit OS and 16 GB of RAM—before the full game releases on October 23, 2026 across current-generation platforms.
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