Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know

How to Download and Launch the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Beta

Whether you're joining your first Call of Duty Beta or returning for another deployment, getting started is straightforward, no matter your platform of choice.

What do I need to do first?

Before downloading the Beta, make sure you're ready to play.

Sign in with your Activision Account

Signing in with your Activision Account allows you to:

• Transfer progression across supported platforms, letting you continue with the same profile if you play on more than one platform.
• Keep eligible Beta rewards tied to your Activision ID.
• Access earned Beta rewards when Modern Warfare 4 launches.
• Continue your progression if you switch between supported platforms.

Don't have an Activision Account? Create one here before launching the Beta to ensure your progression and eligible rewards are saved.

PC Players: Ensure you've read this blog, and optionally accessed this article, which sets out TPM2.0/Secure Boot requirements for all PC players.

When is the Modern Warfare 4 Beta Available?

The Modern Warfare 4 Beta is available during two scheduled Beta weekends.

Early Access (Weekend One)

Early Access begins at 11:00 AM PT, Friday August 21 for players on Battle.net. The Early Access Beta is scheduled to end at 10:00 AM PT on Tuesday, August 25.

Here's how to participate in the Early Access Beta:

• Redeem a Beta Code, or
• Pre-purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

TIP: If you can't find the Beta, confirm it's currently live for your platform, region, and Beta access window.

How do I redeem a Beta Code?

For further information about redeeming a Modern Warfare 4 Beta Code, read our support article here. Beta Codes are only useful for the Early Access Beta.

Open Beta (Weekend Two)

The Open Beta begins at 10:00 AM PT, Friday August 28 for players on Battle.net. The Open Beta is scheduled to end at 10:00 AM PT on Tuesday, September 1.

Here's how to participate in the Open Beta:

• The Beta is available to all players.
• Download the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta on your platform of choice.
• No Beta Codes are needed.

How do I Download and Launch the Beta?

The Modern Warfare 4 Beta is downloaded separately through your platform's digital storefront. You can preload early before a Beta Weekend begins, or at any time during either Beta Weekend. There are three easy steps:

• Preload the Beta.
• Download and install the Beta.
• Launch the game once the Beta is live.

Can I preload the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access or Open Beta?

• Provided you meet the participation criteria for the Early Access Beta (see above), you can preload the Early Access Beta starting at 9:00 AM PT on Thursday August 20.
• All players can preload the Open Beta starting at 9:00 AM PT on Wednesday, August 26.

How do I download the Modern Warfare 4 Beta on Battle.net (PC)?

Download the Beta:

• Open Battle.net.
• Select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
• Choose the Beta version if prompted.
• Click Install.

Launch the Beta:

• Wait for installation to complete.
• Click Play.

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