Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta dates: How to sign up for both MW4 beta weekends
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is launching in October, with beta testing beginning August 21 for players who pre-order the game. Activision is offering two distinct beta phases: an early access beta limited to pre-order customers, and a subsequent open beta available to all players at no cost.
The early access beta kicks off Friday, August 21 at 11 am PDT. During the beta, players can experience one campaign mission alongside several multiplayer maps, providing a preview of the game’s core features before the October launch. The article notes that understanding the beta schedule and registration requirements can be confusing, with different sign-up processes for each beta phase.
This two-tier beta structure allows Activision to prioritize feedback from committed players first, then gather broader community input through the open beta. Players planning to participate should be aware of the specific dates and requirements for each phase, as registration methods differ between the early access and free open beta periods.
The staggered approach gives the development team time to gather and implement feedback between the two beta phases before the game’s full release.