Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announces free beta as new era hopes to win back players

Activision has announced when we’ll be able to access the upcoming free multiplayer beta test for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Despite some recent entries being hit or miss in the Call of Duty series of late, there’s no denying that it continues to be one of the most popular video game properties of all time, and this year's entry will no doubt be riding high in the sales charts.

This year's release is the aforementioned Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and for the first time in 14 years, this will be the first ‘Warfare’ game with a totally new story since Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare in 2016. Not including the MW reimagines of 2019, 2022 and 2023, respectively. So it’s no doubt an exciting time for Activision’s military shooter.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta is a month away

Announced during Fanatics Fest last weekend, Activision announced when we’ll be able to play the free multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, ahead of the game's full launch in October. And we also learned when you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game.

As has been the case with recent Call of Duty multiplayer betas, the Modern Warfare 4 beta will take place over two weekends, with those who pre-ordered the game gaining early access.

Weekend one of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta will begin on Friday, August 21 and will end on Tuesday, August 25. This opening beta weekend will be available to all those who pre-ordered the game on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Whereas weekend two will begin on Friday, August 28 and will end on Tuesday, September 1. This multiplayer beta will be available to everyone, including those who haven't pre-ordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

What modes will feature in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta?

It will feature 3v3 skirmishes, as well as Search & Destroy, the brand new multiplayer mode, Kill Block, and the Training Mobility Course.

It will also feature 19 different weapons for you to enjoy, along with customisable loadouts, upgrades, killstreaks, and more to try. What’s more, if you pre-order the Vault Edition, you’ll have access to the Operators, Price, Valeria, Ghost and Blix during the beta.

Will Nintendo Switch 2 players get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta access?

Yes, Nintendo Switch 2 players will also get access to the free Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 version will go live on August 26, and players will be able to jump into weekend two. No pre-order is required for access.

Further details on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta will be revealed during Call of Duty Next on Friday, August 21, featuring a closer look at the modes, developer insights and “new reveals”.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. However, it will not be launching on Xbox Game Pass.

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