The Modern Warfare 4 beta testing period will have its first weekend between August 21st and 25th. This initial stage is exclusive to players who pre-purchase the title on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 consoles and computers. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2, however, will only be released after this first test ends.
A second phase of testing will be accessible to all interested parties, without the requirement for pre-order. This period will run from August 28th to September 1st, covering the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and the new Nintendo Switch 2 platforms.
The game’s performance on the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2 console generates great expectations. This is mainly because Activision chose not to support the previous generation PlayStation 4, whose processing power is often compared to that of the Switch 2.
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The multiplayer beta test will feature a variety of Operations and an arsenal of 19 weapons. Different game modes will be available, from quick 3-on-3 clashes to large-scale tactical clashes. The classic Search and Destroy will be available, along with the all-new Kill Block mode, allowing players to hone their tactics in the Training Mobility Course.
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A notable absence in this testing session, with no explicit mention of its inclusion, is the DMZ extraction shooting mode, a feature that would be a first for the franchise.
The official launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for October 23, 2026, with versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Previous generation consoles, such as PS4 and Xbox One, will not receive the game and will also lose support for Warzone. The setting this time will be in Korea, introducing a Captain Price with a beard and the slogan “No line lasts forever”.