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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Open Beta Will Include Multiplayer, Warzone, and Even a Campaign Mission

Activision says the beta adds a Warzone Resurgence map and one campaign mission, making it the series’ biggest test yet.

  • Activision announced the Modern Warfare beta will include multiplayer, Warzone, and a campaign mission, with Early Access running from August 21 to August 25 for pre-order customers.
  • Action shifts to the Korean Peninsula where North Korea launches a full-scale invasion; Captain Price wages an off-the-books mission to prevent escalation. This narrative frames the campaign.
  • The beta includes a new Warzone Resurgence map called Zodiac and the campaign mission Entrenched, marking the first time a CoD beta offers campaign content.
  • Following Early Access, an open beta phase runs from August 28 to September 1 for all players; you will need an active subscription to play online on consoles.
  • Modern Warfare launches on October 23, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC, continuing the current story separate from earlier PS3 and Xbox titles.
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Destructoid broke the news on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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