Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta details PC requirements and shader preload
The global Call of Duty community is preparing for the arrival of the Modern Warfare 4 beta, which will officially launch following the Call of Duty: NEXT event on August 21. Players will be able to access the game early, especially PC users, who will need to meet specific technical requirements and will benefit from a new shader preloading system.
Call of Duty: NEXT sets the start of the Modern Warfare 4 beta
The Call of Duty: NEXT event will be the center of attention for fans of the game, live on August 21st starting at 9am PT. This global broadcast will serve as a command point for Modern Warfare 4, bringing together exclusive reveals, direct information from the developers, live gameplay sessions and appearances from content creators from around the world. Shortly after NEXT closes, at around 11am (Pacific Time), the beta version of Modern Warfare 4 will be officially released.
Players who participate in the beta will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the content made available in the game’s first weekend. This is a crucial chance for the community to test new features and provide feedback before the title’s full release.
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Minimum and recommended computer requirements
To ensure an optimal gaming experience in the Modern Warfare 4 beta on PCs, it is critical that players verify that their systems meet technical specifications. Requirements for the testing period have been released, allowing enthusiasts to prepare their machines in advance.
Requirements vary between minimum and recommended configurations, seeking to cover a wide range of equipment and ensure that as many players as possible can participate.
- Minimum specifications:
- Operating System: Windows 10 64 bits (latest update)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-8400
- RAM: 12GB
- AMD graphics card: Radeon RX 470
- NVIDIA graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970/1060
- Intel graphics card: Intel Arc A580
- Video memory: 3GB
- Storage: SSD required
- Network: Broadband internet connection
- Sound card: DirectX Compatible
- Recommended specifications:
- Operating System: Windows 11 64 bits (latest update)
- AMD Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Intel Processor: Intel Core i7-8700
- RAM: 16GB
- AMD graphics card: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- NVIDIA graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- Intel graphics card: Intel Arc B580
- Video memory: 8 GB
- Storage: SSD required
- Network: Broadband internet connection
- Sound card: DirectX Compatible
Furthermore, for all PC configurations, a broadband internet connection and a system compatible with DirectX 12 are essential.
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Understand the importance of TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
PC players should be aware that TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) and Secure Boot are mandatory components to access the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta. These technologies, present in Windows, are crucial to strengthening system security. TPM 2.0 is a cryptographic processor that provides hardware-based security features, while Secure Boot helps protect the boot process against malicious software.
The main objective of implementing these measures is to establish a robust foundation of trust for the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat™ system, a vital tool for combating fraud. With TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot active, it becomes more difficult to tamper with the system, protecting the integrity of the beta from its launch. If these features are not enabled, access to the beta’s online mode will be prevented.
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Shader preloading promises to optimize PC experience
An important feature arriving with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC beta is shader preloading. This technology has the potential to significantly improve the user experience by minimizing waiting time and maximizing play time. Shaders are essential programs that instruct your computer’s graphics card (GPU) on how to render visual elements on the screen, from textures and lighting to shadows and special effects.
Due to the vast diversity of hardware and PC configurations, shaders need to be optimized for each specific system. Preloading allows this optimization to occur before the game even starts, reducing the processing load during gameplay. This helps reduce crashes and performance drops, providing a smoother transition between launching the game and starting your first match. The preloading process runs in the background, and although it uses system resources, its impact is designed to be minimal, allowing for normal computer use. Players will still have the option to disable this function in the game settings if they prefer.
What players should do before launch
It is advised that PC players check and adjust their settings in advance to avoid issues on the day of the beta launch. Enabling TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot is a critical step. Additionally, understanding how shader preloading works can help manage performance and startup expectations.
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It is important to remember that the technical specifications and features of the beta may be different from those that will be presented in the full version of the game when it is officially launched. Keeping your operating system and graphics card drivers up to date is also a general good practice for any game launch.
