{"id":70425,"date":"2026-07-21T13:34:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=70425"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:34:01","slug":"call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-content-and-how-to-get-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=70425","title":{"rendered":"Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Dates, Content, And How To Get In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activision has confirmed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta dates, which begin on August 21. The company also revealed how you can get it, what&#8217;s in the beta, and when to expect more details. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modern Warfare 4 beta dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early access to the open beta runs August 21-25 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The multiplayer beta then opens for everyone, regardless of preorder status, from August 28-September 1. The open beta also brings in Switch 2 as a supported platform.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-get-in\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get in<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The early access period is available for people who preorder Modern Warfare 4, but the open beta is free and available to everyone. The fine print also states that an &#8220;online multiplayer subscription&#8221; may be required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The early access period is not available on Switch 2 because Switch 2 preorders don&#8217;t begin until August 26. <\/p>\n<figure data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;: { &quot;image&quot;: { &quot;initialized&quot;: true } } }\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-ref-id=\"1825476\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" height=\"578\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-20-at-1.26.53-PM.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1825476\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The MW4 beta begins in August.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-s-in-the-beta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s in the beta?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer includes multiple maps and modes and a &#8220;wide selection&#8221; of playable characters. The beta includes &#8220;as many as&#8221; 19 different weapons, while some of the supported modes include Search &amp; Destroy and Kill Block, and the Training Mobility Course to help players learn the ropes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beta also includes a &#8220;wide variety&#8221; of tacticals, lethals, field upgrades, perks, and killstreaks to try out ahead of launch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People who preorder the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 4 can use the operators and weapons included in that version of the game during the beta.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include content from the Vault Edition preorder bundles below: <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hostile Alliance Operator Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<li>Valeria<\/li>\n<li>Ghost<\/li>\n<li>Blix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Forces Operator Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>COM SFT (France)<\/li>\n<li>KSK Amphibious (Germany)<\/li>\n<li>SK Special Forces (South Korea)<\/li>\n<li>SAS (United Kingdom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Signature Weapons Collection\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kastov 762 Assault Rifle and \u201cVoltspine\u201d Blueprint<\/li>\n<li>ISO Nightshade Submachine Gun and \u201cLa Sombra\u00a0Venenosa\u201d (\u201cThe Poisonous Shadow\u201d) Blueprint<\/li>\n<li>Rezi 12 Shotgun and \u201cShattered Code\u201d Blueprint<\/li>\n<li>Oris 8.6 Marksman Rifle and \u201cVolt-Edge\u201d Blueprint<\/li>\n<li>Combat Knife (Melee) and \u201cSombra Besada\u201d (\u201cShadow\u2019s Kiss\u201d) Blueprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-more-announcements-to-come\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More announcements to come<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activision said it will share more details on what it called an &#8220;unprecedented beta experience&#8221; in the weeks to come. This will include more details on beta rewards and &#8220;other surprises.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-call-of-duty-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call of Duty Next<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The annual Call of Duty event, Call of Duty Next, returns on August 21, Activision announced. This live event will feature new gameplay footage, an &#8220;in-depth briefing&#8221; on Modern Warfare 4&#8217;s multiplayer content, along with developer interviews and &#8220;new reveals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/articles\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-revealed-heres-how-to-get-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Activision has confirmed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer beta dates, which begin on August 21. 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