Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Play Before September 1
The Modern Warfare 4 open beta is free on supported platforms until 10 a.m. PT on September 1. Download the separate beta client; no preorder or code is required.
What changes your plans
Start with when you can play, then decide what deserves a wishlist.
01Can I play free?
Yes. Weekend Two is open to all players on the listed platforms, with no preorder or beta code required.
Check official access details
02How do I start?
Download the separate Modern Warfare 4 Beta client from your platform storefront, install it, and launch during the live window.
Open the platform steps
03What carries forward?
Eligible cosmetic beta rewards carry into the October 23 release. Player rank, weapon unlocks, and ordinary beta progression reset.
Review beta rewardsThe remaining access window
- Free open beta beganAll supported platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2.
- Open beta scheduled to endRewards must be earned before the beta closes.
- Full game launchesEligible beta rewards become available; normal beta progression does not continue.
Access at a glance
- Price
- Free
- Preorder/code
- Not required
- Level cap
- 30
- Progress
- Resets after beta
The decision today
Play before the window closesIf you want the eight level-based cosmetic rewards, use the official guide to confirm the live window and reach the required beta levels before September 1. Do not treat beta unlocks as full-game progression.
Open official beta guideLive official sources
Access guide and patch notes checked August 29, 2026.You can play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam, Battle.net, and Nintendo Switch 2. Activision says preload is available to all players starting August 26.
What you need
Search your platform's store for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta" and download the separate beta client. Sign in with an Activision account before playing if you want eligible beta rewards connected to your profile.
The open weekend does not require a preorder. Internet access and the normal account or online-service requirements for your chosen platform may still apply. Check the store listing before download, especially if you are using a child account or a region with different service rules.
What is in the beta
Activision says weekend two raises the level cap to 30, adds multiplayer content, and brings Warzone Resurgence into the beta on the Zodiac map. The beta also includes multiplayer maps, modes, weapons, progression, and one campaign mission.
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