Release date
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches worldwide on Friday, October 23, 2026. Campaign early access is listed for October 16 for eligible digital pre-orders.
Platforms
Modern Warfare 4 is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Battle.net, Xbox on PC, and Steam, plus Nintendo Switch 2. Platform features can vary by region.
What to check before launch
Confirm the edition, install size, PC requirements, account requirements, and pre-load window from official store and Activision support pages before purchasing.
Beta status
The public Beta ended September 1, 2026. Beta rewards carry into the full game where eligible, but the Beta is no longer an active access route.
Archive references
Read the underlying notes
These related MW4 pages carry the source detail behind this summary.
IGN guideAll Mulitplayer Game Modes In MW4During the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, there are 10 multiplayer game modes available to play. These range from core 6v6 modes like Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed to others such as Gunfight, Domination, Inflation, and more. This guide provides a complete list of all known game modes in Call of Duty: MW4, along with details on match times, scor...IGN guideAll Multiplayer Maps In MW4The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta features a total of nine playable multiplayer maps. These range from compact, run-and-gun maps to larger maps with longer sightlines better suited for Sniper Rifles. This guide provides a full list of all multiplayer maps available in the MW4 Beta.IGN guideBest ISO Nightshade Loadout And BuildThe ISO Nightshade SMG is arguably one of the best weapons in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, and one of the few meta weapons available. Not only is this SMG incredibly powerful, but it's also available immediately so you can work towards unlocking its best attachments straight from the start, making it a viable early-game weapon.