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Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Player Progression
UPDATED AUGUST 27, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
Every match you play earns XP toward your Player Level, unlocking new ways to customize your Operator both cosmetically and tactically. Continue ranking up to unlock additional weapons, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, and eight Beta Rewards throughout the Beta. Here’s how: Read the full Guide here.
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Maps & Modes
UPDATED AUGUST 27, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
Get complete maps and modes breakdown, covering Core 6v6 modes, all-new Hijack and Inflation, Gunfight on Kill Block, Combat Outpost Ground War, and Call of Duty: Warzone™ Resurgence on Zodiac. Explore every available Beta map, learn what makes each combat space unique, and use practical top tips to improve your play. Here’s how: Read the full Guide here.
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Weapons Guide
UPDATED AUGUST 27, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
Get the complete Modern Warfare 4 Beta weapons breakdown, covering all 22 weapons across nine classes, their unlock requirements, weapon levels, and unique Apex Attachments. Find the right weapon for your playstyle, choose it in Create a Class, and unlock its full potential with Gunsmith and the Firing Range. Here’s how: Read the full Guide here.
Modern Warfare 4 – Pre-order Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
UPDATED AUGUST 26, 2026 AT 11:00 PT
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases October 23, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2! Pre-order today.
Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch ™ 2 beginning August 26, then pre-load the biggest Call of Duty Beta yet.
UPDATED AUGUST 26, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Friday, October 23. Pre-orders will be starting today at retail through the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, while all Nintendo Switch 2 players can pre-load the Open Beta beginning August 26 and play Multiplayer, the Campaign mission “Entrenched,” and Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence starting August 28 at 10:00AM PT, with no pre-order required. Read the blog here.
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know
UPDATED AUGUST 21, 2026 AT 11:00 PT
Download the Modern Warfare® 4 Open Beta*, earn rewards, master new systems, explore the Campaign, Multiplayer, Kill Block, Ground War: Combat Outpost, Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Resurgence, with detailed intel every step of the way. Read the blog here.
Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer: Movement, Gunplay, Modes, & Maps
UPDATED AUGUST 21, 2026 AT 11:00 PT
Before you drop in to the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, explore core systems; refined movement, precision gunplay, Apex Attachments, new Killstreaks, Core maps and more. Read the blog here.
Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta: Weekend One Initial Intel
UPDATED AUGUST 20, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
Join the global Call of Duty community for Call of Duty: NEXT Friday, August 21, before launching into the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta*. Get your first look at the key content, including maps, modes, weapons, progression, and in-game rewards during Weekend One. Read the blog here.
Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Early Intel, PC Specs, Pre-loading, and More
UPDATED AUGUST 19, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
Prepare for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta* with details on preloading and downloads, Early Access and Open Beta timing, PC specifications and performance updates, Beta Rewards, Twitch Drops, and more. Read the blog here.
Modern Warfare 4 | Multiplayer Trailer
UPDATED AUGUST 19, 2026 AT 09:00 AM PT
Weapons hot. Apex Attachments activated. Killstreaks online. 12 all-new 6v6 Maps, Kill Block and Ground War locked in. This is Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer.
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Weekend One First Look
UPDATED AUGUST 17, 2026 AT 08:00 PT
Modern Warfare 4 Beta weekend one is just the beginning. 6v6 Multiplayer mayhem, Ground War, Kill Block and a taste of the Campaign await.
Modern Warfare 4: Kill Block at Fanatics Fest - From The Ward Ep. 6
UPDATED AUGUST 10, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
Go behind the scenes with Infinity Ward at Fanatics Fest, where players got an early look at the Alpha build of Kill Block and shared their first reactions.
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign First Look - Losing Ground
UPDATED JULY 30, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
Get your first look at "Losing Ground," a Campaign Early Access mission in Modern Warfare 4.
Modern Warfare 4: Open Beta Dates, Call of Duty: NEXT, Fanatics Fest Recap, and Serialized Weapon Camo Pre-Order Bonus
UPDATED JULY 20, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
Relive Modern Warfare 4 at Fanatics Fest, get Open Beta and Call of Duty: NEXT intel, plus Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order details and a first-of-its-kind Serialized Weapon Camo pre-order challenge. More info on the blog.
Modern Warfare 4 Kill Block Hype Cut feat. Ca$ino by Baby Keem
UPDATED JULY 20, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
Three creators. Three slabs. One map that never plays the same twice.
Call of Duty and Aston Martin Unveil the Dreadnought for Modern Warfare 4
UPDATED JULY 16, 2026 AT 07:30 PT
Introducing the Dreadnought. Designed by Aston Martin. Built for Modern Warfare. A drivable powerhouse built to survive the circle and dominate the fight. Find more details on the blog.
Crafting the Weapons of Modern Warfare 4 - From The Ward Ep. 5
UPDATED JULY 15, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
See how the team at Infinity Ward approached weapon design for MW4 in the latest episode of From the Ward.
Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer: Kill Block Intel
UPDATED JULY 15, 2026, AT 09:00 PT
Discover Kill Block, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's dynamic Multiplayer experience. Read the blog here.
Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Confirmed
UPDATED JUNE 12, 2026, AT 10:00 PT
This is Warfare Without Limits. Experience the gripping story of Modern Warfare 4 first with our Campaign Early Access, starting October 16. Find more information here.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ: Explore the Hajin Exclusion Zone
UPDATED JUNE 6, 2026, AT 08:00 PT
Deploy into Hajin, a sprawling Exclusion Zone forged by the aftermath of the Modern Warfare® 4 Campaign. Every operation invites exploration amidst the struggle to survive against the ever-present risk of escalation. A living combat world, DMZ combines narrative-driven Story Missions, Dynamic Operations, player-driven encounters, and match-to-match progression inside a volatile battleground where every deployment matters. Click here.
Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
UPDATED MAY 28, 2026, AT 08:00 PT
This is Warfare Without Limits: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 releases on Friday, October 23. Click here.
Modern Warfare 4: All Game Editions and Pre-order Benefits Detailed
UPDATED MAY 28, 2026, AT 08:00 PT
Lock in your preferred edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ahead of launch on October 23, 2026, and secure pre-order rewards including Open Beta Early Access and the Hunter Killer Operator Skin. Learn about Vault Edition-exclusive content and the 10% Loyalty Discount for previous Call of Duty purchasers, and more. Here’s everything you need to know.
XBOX Wire – DMZ – New Intel on Call of Duty’s Extraction Shooter Experience
UPDATED JUNE 7, 2026 AT 10:00 PT
At the XBOX Games Showcase, Activision and Infinity Ward revealed the first look at DMZ, the definitive Call of Duty extraction shooter experience. Read more on XBOX Wire.
DMZ First Look / COD POD Ep. 11 w/ Infinity Ward Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
UPDATED JUNE 7, 2026, AT 08:00 PT
Deploy into Hajin, a sprawling Exclusion Zone forged by the aftermath of the Modern Warfare 4 Campaign. Every operation invites exploration amidst the struggle to survive against the ever-present risk of escalation. A living combat world, DMZ combines narrative-driven Story Missions, Dynamic Operations, player-driven encounters, and match-to-match progression inside a volatile battleground where every deployment matters.
Sounds of Warfare - From The Ward Ep. 4
UPDATED JUNE 2, 2026 AT 8:00 PT
Transforming IRL explosions into the immersive, cinematic soundscape of Modern Warfare 4 takes an incredible mix of craft, passion, and cutting-edge technology. Go behind the scenes with Infinity Ward and see the step-by-step process of bringing sound to life, from the field to the game.
Key Art Behind The Scenes
UPDATED JUNE 1, 2026 AT 8:00 PT
We brought together a global force of filmmakers, actors, creators and artists to introduce you all to the visceral world of our next game.
Vault Edition Trailer
UPDATED MAY 31, 2026 AT 8:00 PT
The Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition comes fully loaded, featuring:
- Hostile Alliance Operator Pack (4 Operator Skins)
- Special Forces Operator Pack (4 Operator Skins)
- Signature Weapon Collection (5 Signature Weapon Blueprints)
- One Season of BlackCell
- DMZ Deployment Bonus
Find more Pre-Order details here.
The Art of Ghost - From The Ward Ep. 3
UPDATED MAY 31, 2026 AT 8:00 PT
Episode 3 of From The Ward showcases the step by step process of how Joel and the team at Infinity Ward take iconic characters and gear from rough sketch, to your loadout in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Philosophy of Multiplayer - From The Ward Ep. 2
UPDATED MAY 30, 2026 AT 8:00 PT
The team at Infinity Ward is building MW4 Multiplayer with a focus on fluidity and control, supporting player agency in every map and mode for the most responsive MW experience yet.
A New Chapter of Modern Warfare - From The Ward Ep. 1
UPDATED MAY 29, 2026, AT 08:00 PT
Infinity Ward returns to the roots of the franchise with fresh eyes, bringing immersive new stories into the spotlight from the collapsing front lines of the Korean trenches, to the inner turmoil of Price as he dismantles a system that made him.
XBOX Wire: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – First Details on the Next Epic Call of Duty Campaign
UPDATED MAY 28, 2026, AT 08:15 PT
Associate Design Director Alex Norris and Narrative Director Jeff Negus share new details on the next Call of Duty campaign on XBOX Wire. Read more here.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — Reveal Trailer
UPDATED MAY 28, 2026, AT 08:00 PT
War erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion that threatens to destabilize the world in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
COD POD: Off Duty Ep. 002
Development Credits
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 development is led by Infinity Ward, and will be available globally on XBOX Series X|S, PlayStation 5® and PC via Battle.net, XBOX on PC, Steam, and Switch 2 on Friday, October 23rd, 2026.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 delivers a fully optimized experience on PC, led by Infinity Ward in partnership wit Beenox, for Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service, XBOX on PC, and Steam
Infinity Ward, in partnership with Digital Legends, is developing Modern Warfare 4 natively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Additional development by – in alphabetical order – Activision Central Design, Activision Central Technology, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, , and Treyarch.
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