- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The Story So Far - 16 September 2026
In Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4, war erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion, while half a world away, John Price wages a personal war while on the run from those hunting him.How did the former leader of Task Force 141 end up operating outside official channels? And what are the major events that have led to this point? As we approach the October 23 launch date for Modern Warfare 4 — with Campaign Early Access* going live on October 16 for those who pre-order the Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition of the game — let’s revisit the key narrative moments leading up to the game’s launch.The Story So Far: The Events of Modern Warfare (2019)The very first flashpoint was Verdansk, when a squad of Marines and CIA operative Alex Keller raided a military depot belonging to rogue Russian General Roman Barkov. Their mission? Retrieve an illegal shipment…
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta is Live - Play Now! - 28 August 2026
Modern Warfare 4 Beta: ModesNOTE: This intel comes from the Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Everything You Need to Know Blog. Click here for the full blog. The Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta showcases the full range of Multiplayer combat. Deploy into classic modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination, master all-new experiences including Hijack and Inflation, test your skills in intense 3v3 Gunfight matches, or join combined-arms Ground War battles featuring tanks and other vehicles. Explore the mode overviews below. Team Deathmatch (Core 6v6)QUICK INTEL:Eliminate enemy Operators to earn points for your team.The first team to reach the score limit or the lead when time expires wins the match.Unlimited respawns keep the action moving while rewarding smart engagements, teamwork, and consistent gunplay.Full Create a Class functionality lets you experiment with all available weapons, Equipment, Perks, Fi…
- Resurgence enters the MW4 Beta this Friday - 26 August 2026
The new Zodiac map will be playable in this weekend’s Open Beta, and we want you there to help put it through its paces. Preload tomorrow and squad up.Modern Warfare 4 Beta
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Weekend Two Intel - 26 August 2026
Here's your confirmed intel on how to pre-load the Open Beta right now, and the Weekend Two content waiting when the Call of Duty Open Beta begins this Friday.Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Getting StartedModern Warfare 4 Open Beta ScheduleAll players can preload the Open Beta starting at 9:00 AM PT on Wednesday August 26.Weekend Two (Open Beta): August 28 at 10:00 AM PT – September 1 at 10:00 AM PTThe Open Beta begins at 10:00 AM PT, Friday August 28 for players on Steam. The Open Beta is scheduled to end at 10:00 AM PT on Tuesday, September 1. Here’s how to participate in the Open Beta:The Beta is available to all players. Download the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta.No pre-order or Beta Codes are needed.How to Access and Launch the BetaSteam (PC)Preload (Available Now): Open the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Beta page, select Play Now, and Steam will automatically add the Beta to…
- Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer: Movement, Gunplay, Modes, & Maps - 24 August 2026
Call of Duty: NEXT HighlightsCall of Duty®: NEXT brought Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer into the spotlight, with live gameplay and new intel on modes, progression, customization, Ground War: Combat Outpost, Kill Block, Call of Duty: Warzone™, and more. Here are some of the highlights. Multiplayer: Boots on the GroundModern Warfare 4 returns to the roots of Modern Warfare with boots-on-the-ground combat, grounded movement, hard-hitting weaponry, and a balance of speed and responsiveness designed to keep you in the action.NEXT showcased the new Inflation mode, with Hijack, Arms Deal, and Frontline also joining the launch lineup. Search and Destroy is confirmed for the Beta.Hijack (6v6, available during the Beta): Fight for control of a Data Spike, carrying, throwing, or passing it between teammates as you advance toward the enemy Comm Station. Plant the Spike to score points over time and e…
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know - 21 August 2026
Welcome to the biggest Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Beta ever!Across two action-packed weekends, experience Modern Warfare® 4's new Multiplayer modes, a playable Campaign mission, expanded movement systems, Ground War: Combat Outpost, Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Resurgence on the brand-new Zodiac map, and extensive Operator and Loadout customization.This article is designed to get you into the action quickly with an overview of every major Beta feature, plus guidance covering the systems, maps, modes, and gameplay mechanics you'll encounter throughout the Beta.NOTE: This article showcases the complete Modern Warfare 4 Beta experience across both weekends. As the live Beta progresses, additional maps, modes, playlists, and gameplay features become available. Continue playing throughout both weekends to experience everything the Beta has to offer. Let’s begin with the basics. Here’s how t…
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition: Call of Duty Loyalty Discount - 22 July 2026
If you’ve digitally owned and played a premium Call of Duty title dating back to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) on Steam, expect to digitally preorder the Vault Edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with a 10% discount compared to the standard MSRP.Here’s how this works: Qualifying Call of Duty Titles The discount is available if you own and have played a qualifying previous title, through digital purchase on Steam. Any edition of the previous title qualifies. Here are the titles: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered (2020)Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarCall of Duty: VanguardCall of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023)Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Qualifying Platform Eligibility The discount is only available at checkout if you pre-purchase Modern Warfare 4 on the same gaming…
- MW4 Open Beta, NEXT and Serialized Camo - 22 July 2026
Intel Incoming: Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta dates RevealedThe next major Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 moment arrives on August 21.Tune in to Call of Duty: NEXT on this date for a global event featuring live gameplay, an in-depth briefing on the lineup of content coming to Modern Warfare 4's Multiplayer, developer insights, and new reveals ahead of the Beta.Modern Warfare 4 Beta*: Times for Weekend One and TwoThe Modern Warfare 4 Beta begins on August 21, kicking off immediately after the Call of Duty: NEXT broadcast for the first time ever.Weekend One (Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta): This begins on August 21 and ends on August 25. The Early Access Beta is available to players who have pre-ordered the game across the following platforms: XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, and PC.Weekend Two (Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta): The second Beta weekend is open to all pl…
- Modern Warfare 4 Editions: Pre-order Benefits Detailed - 28 May 2026
Modern Warfare 4: Pre-order BenefitsWarfare Without Limits: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 launches on October 23, 2026. Lock in your preferred edition now to secure a full slate of rewards and bonus content available with digital pre-purchases on PC. See the full breakdown of included benefits in the chart below: Pre-purchases are rolling live for Steam as of today, May 28. Note that it may take some time for pre-order pages to fully cascade across these platforms and by region. Continue to check-in throughout the day if you don't immediately see pages live for your platform of choice. What are the Available Editions?There are two editions of Modern Warfare 4 to consider for pre-order or pre-purchase:· Digital: Vault Edition (all platforms).· Digital: Standard Edition (all platforms). Modern Warfare 4: Vault Edition With an incredible selection of premium content, the Modern Warfare…
