A campaign mission playable early, Kill Block chaos, and a release date that’s finally locked in. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 just dropped its first-look trailer for Beta Weekend One, and Infinity Ward is doing something the series has never done before: letting players jump into a campaign mission during the beta itself. With the beta going live right after Call of Duty: NEXT, anticipation is at an all-time high.
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What’s Coming In Weekend One
Weekend One kicks off on August 21 and runs through August 25, exclusively for players who have pre-ordered the game on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The beta features the usual mix of 6v6 multiplayer maps and modes, alongside Kill Block, the new adaptive live-fire training environment that made its public debut at Fanatics Fest with fast, aggressive 10v10 Gunfight matches.
In a series first, the beta will also include a playable slice of the campaign. The mission, titled “Entrenched,” drops players into North Korea’s invasion of South Korea, following a squad of South Korean marines and one embedded American soldier through an uphill offensive filled with trenches, APCs, and shotgun-heavy combat.
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Schedule
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weekend One (Early Access) | August 21–25 |
| Weekend One platforms | Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC (pre-order required) |
| Weekend Two (Open Beta) | August 28 – September 1 |
| Weekend Two platforms | All platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Campaign mission included | “Entrenched” |
| Full game release date | October 23, 2026 |
Weekend Two opens things up to everyone, no pre-order required, and introduces Ground War: Combat Outpost along with the first-ever Warzone content in a Call of Duty beta, featuring the new Zodiac Resurgence map. This continues the franchise’s decades-long tradition of using betas to test and refine before launch, a practice tied closely to the broader concept of software testing in game development.
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Why This Beta Feels Different
Betas are usually a routine multiplayer preview, but including a full campaign mission changes the equation entirely. Combined with RICOCHET Anti-Cheat improvements aimed at keeping matches fair, Modern Warfare 4 is positioning this beta as a genuine preview of the full experience rather than just a multiplayer teaser.
FAQs
Q1. When does the Modern Warfare 4 Beta Weekend One start?
It begins on August 21 and runs through August 25, available only to players who pre-ordered on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, or PC.
Q2. Will Nintendo Switch 2 players get beta access?
Yes, but only during Weekend Two, which runs from August 28 to September 1 and requires no pre-order.
