Modern Warfare 4
Credit: Activision
This year’s Call Of Duty beta weekends are approaching. The first event is a closed beta, offering early access for pre-orders and select viewers. The second weekend will feature the open beta with new Warzone maps. Below are details to secure your spot.
What Time Does The Modern Warfare 4 Closed Beta Start And End?
The Early Access window begins after the virtual Call Of Duty: NEXT event, which starts at 9:00 AM PT (Friday, August 21). Activision’s NEXT event will be streamed live, with developers and creators sharing gameplay insights. The closed beta follows at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET (Friday)
Timezone Conversions:
North America
- Pacific (Los Angeles): 11:00 AM, Fri
- Mountain (Denver): 12:00 PM, Fri
- Central (Chicago): 1:00 PM, Fri
- Eastern (New York): 2:00 PM, Fri
South America
- Brazil (São Paulo): 3:00 PM, Fri
- Argentina (Buenos Aires): 3:00 PM, Fri
Europe
- UK (London): 7:00 PM, Fri
- Central Europe (Berlin, Paris, Madrid): 8:00 PM, Fri
- Eastern Europe (Athens, Helsinki): 9:00 PM, Fri
- Moscow: 9:00 PM, Fri
Middle East / Africa
- Lagos: 7:00 PM, Fri
- Johannesburg: 8:00 PM, Fri
- Dubai: 10:00 PM, Fri
Asia-Pacific
- India (IST): 11:30 PM, Fri
- Singapore / Hong Kong / Manila: 2:00 AM, Sat
- Japan / Korea: 3:00 AM, Sat
- Sydney (AEST): 4:00 AM, Sat
- Auckland (NZST): 6:00 AM, Sat
The closed beta concludes Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET
How To Secure Early Access To MW4 Closed Beta
Pre-registering Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 grants you a beta code ahead of launch. Additionally, watching the NEXT event on Twitch or YouTube may provide code giveaways. Alternatively, follow the creator’s YouTube channel for exclusive code distribution sessions.
Supported Platforms For MW4 Beta
The closed beta launches across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Microsoft Windows. Note that Nintendo Switch 2 support is exclusive to the open beta, with beta files pre-loading on Switch 2 starting August 26.
Beta Content And Game Mode Availability
The closed beta emphasizes multiplayer, featuring six competitive maps: Rooftops, Silkworm, Transit 213, Cachette, Lotus, and Kill Block (randomized weekly). Game modes include Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, 10v10 Warzone-style matches, and the new Tactical Mobility Course.
Single-player content includes the “Entrenched” campaign mission, marking a first for Call Of Duty beta programs.
Closed Beta Reward Structure
Level progression rewards include:
Level 4: “Through the Paces” Legendary Emblem
Level 8: “First Served” Weapon Charm
Level 12: “Meonjeo” Legendary Weapon Sticker
Level 16: “Last Charge” Legendary Calling Card
Level 20: “Dread Tiger” Operator Skin – Reece
Level 23: “Field Tested” Epic Spray
Level 26: “Beta Rights” Epic Loading Screen
Level 30: “Beta Forged” ISO Nightshade Weapon Blueprint
Additional rewards include three default emblems, calling cards, sprays, and loading screens. Challenges unlock further cosmetics.
Call of Duty: NEXT Twitch Drops
Watchers who tune into NEXT streams for 15 minutes earn the “Gas Ready” Emblem. A “Rapple Repel” Calling Card drops after 30 minutes, with a “Ghost Helmet” Charm available for 45+ minute viewership.
PC System Requirements
Minimum Specifications
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-8400
- RAM: 12GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GTX 970 / Intel Arc A580
- VRAM: 3GB
- Storage: SSD (required)
- Network: Broadband Internet
- Audio: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Recommended Specifications
- OS: Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7-8700
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / Intel Arc B580
- VRAM: 8GB
- Storage: SSD (required)
- Network: Broadband Internet
- Audio: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Recommended Drivers
- NVIDIA: 610.47
- AMD: 26.7.1
- Intel: 32.0.101.8861
Additional Notes
NVIDIA users should ensure their driver version exceeds 455.30 for optimal performance. The DMZ mode, exclusive to the full October 23 release, will not launch during the beta period.