The beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives this week and it's coming with what feels like something close to the complete gaming experience. We'd already been treated to the preview of the single-player campaign. But on Wednesday the multiplayer trailer dropped with details about that portion of the beta experience. Let's talk Call of Duty.

Modern Warfare 4 Beta Key Facts

One thing to know before Friday. The Aug. 21 weekend is early access and it requires a pre-order , on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. The genuinely open weekend runs Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, needs no pre-order, and is the first one that includes Nintendo Switch 2. Call of Duty: NEXT airs Friday immediately before the early access servers open. The full game arrives Oct. 23.

  • Early Access pre-load: opens Thursday, August 20, 9AM PT
  • Call of Duty: NEXT: Friday, August 21, 9AM PT
  • Early Access Beta: Friday, August 21, 11AM PT - Tuesday, August 25, 10AM PT (pre-order required)
  • Open Beta pre-load: opens Thursday, August 26, 9AM PT
  • Open Beta: Friday, August 28, 10AM PT - Tuesday, September 1, 10AM PT (all players, all platforms including Nintendo Switch 2)

With action beginning on Friday, August 21, it's nearly time to delve into the next chapter of first-person shooter supremacy. The trailers look excellent and the expansive beta should go a long way toward building momentum toward the full release in October.

The Dreadnought has me excited. Commanding a vehicle with that much power and style is an attractive concept that I can't wait to explore, even though I'm more of a Free-for-All guy. And I don't imagine the Dreadnought will be as fun to control in that mode.

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Every Map and Mode in the Modern Warfare 4 Beta

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Content list per Activision .

Be on the lookout for more details and info on CODMW4 once the beta drops and especially once the full release is here.