Updated: Aug 24, 2026 11:06am UTC
Want to know exactly when the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta begins and ends? Thankfully, we've got you covered. Below is a quick and comprehensive guide that outlines the exact start and end time of both the Early Access Beta and the Open Beta in MW4.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta runs over two weekends. The first weekend is the Early Access Beta, which runs from August 21 to August 25.
CoD MW4 Early Access Beta (ended)
From: August 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - August 25, 2026 at 5:00pm
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Early Access Beta - Weekend One:
Starts: Friday, August 21 at 11AM PT
Ends:Tuesday, August 25 at 10AM PT
Available Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox on PC, Steam, Battle.net
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The second Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta weekend is the Open Access Beta, which is available for free for all players from August 28 to September 1.
CoD MW4 Open Access Beta (live)
From: August 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - September 1, 2026 at 5:00pm
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Open Access Beta - Weekend Two:
Starts: Friday, August 28 at 10AM PT
Ends: Tuesday, September 1 at 10AM PT
Available Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox on PC, Steam, Battle.net, Nintendo Switch 2
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Source: Archive source notes. This is an independent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reference page.