Everything included in Modern Warfare 4 early access and open beta

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is gearing up for a packed beta, featuring campaign, Multiplayer, and Warzone. You can try out the new content across two betas: early access and open, with the latter featuring the new Warzone Resurgence map.

Here’s everything you can expect from each MW4 beta, including modes and maps.

Quick summary

• To play the early access MW4 beta, you need to either pre-order the game or get it through offers like Discord Nitro.
• Early access beta runs from Aug. 21 to Aug. 25 and includes a campaign mission, six Multiplayer maps, and nine modes.
• Open beta runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 and includes everything from the early access beta plus the new Resurgence map for Warzone and extra Multiplayer modes.

All maps and modes in Modern Warfare 4 early access beta

Experience one of the campaign missions. Image via Activision

The MW4 early access beta kicks off after the Call of Duty NEXT presentation and is only available for those who pre-ordered the game or got access through offers like Discord Nitro or CDL Champs drops. The beta includes a campaign mission and plenty of Multiplayer content, including the dynamic map, Kill Block.

For the first time ever: Multiplayer. Campaign. Call of Duty: Warzone. All in one Beta.

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Here’s everything you can expect from the MW4 early access beta:

Campaign:

• Mission: Entrenched

Multiplayer maps:

• Rooftops
• Silkworm
• Transit 213
• Cachette
• Lotus
• Kill Block

Multiplayer modes:

• Team Deathmatch
• Domination
• Hardpoint
• Kill Confirmed
• Inflation
• Search & Destroy
• Kill Block 10v10 & 3v3 Gunfight
• Mobility Course

All maps and modes in Modern Warfare 4 open beta

No two rounds are the same on Kill Block. Image via Activision

The open beta kicks things up a notch with Warzone. Zodiac is the new Resurgence map coming with MW4, and you can try it out alongside Ground War content. There are two more Multiplayer modes that aren’t a part of the early access beta: Hijack and Combat Outpost.

Here’s everything you can expect from the MW4 open beta:

Warzone:

• Resurgence map, Zodiac

Campaign:

• Mission: Entrenched

Multiplayer maps:

• Rooftops
• Silkworm
• Transit 213
• Cachette
• Lithium
• Kill Block

Ground War:

• Combat Outpost – Imjin Farmland & Wolves Stadium

Multiplayer modes:

• Hijack
• Combat Outpost
• Team Deathmatch
• Domination
• Hardpoint
• Kill Confirmed
• Inflation
• Search & Destroy
• Kill Block 10v10 & 3v3 Gunfight
• Mobility Course

FAQ

What is Call of Duty NEXT?

Call of Duty NEXT is a livestream that takes place before the MW4 early access beta, showcasing maps, modes, and other content.

What platforms is the MW4 beta available on?

Both early access and open beta are available on XBOX Series X|S, PS5, XBOX on PC, Steam, and Battle.net. The open beta also supports Nintendo Switch 2.

Can I play MW4 beta for free?

If you don’t have early access, you can play the open beta starting Aug. 28.

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