Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates for August
Activision has announced official open beta dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, alongside scheduling for the Nintendo Switch 2 release.
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The brief
The rollout includes specific support for the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders for that platform beginning August 26, 2026. Coverage from IGN, PlayStation.Blog, and the official Call of Duty franchise site emphasizes technical details regarding the new Kill Block Multiplayer mode and the introduction of serialized weapon camo pre-order bonuses.
Reports from GoNintendo and Nintendo Everything highlight the title's expansion to the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Upcoming updates are expected to focus on the Call of Duty: NEXT event, which will provide further information on the title's features.
Details regarding specific day-by-day beta schedules for all platforms remain forthcoming in future announcements.
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Quick answers
When does the open beta take place?
The open beta is scheduled to occur in August 2026.
When do pre-orders open for the Switch 2 version?
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version are scheduled to go live on August 26, 2026.
What is the new multiplayer mode mentioned?
The mode is titled Kill Block Multiplayer, described by coverage as an ever-changing environment.
Coverage (5)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 pre-orders go live August 26th, 2026 GoNintendo · 17h ago
- Everything to know about Modern Warfare 4’s ever-changing Kill Block Multiplayer mode PlayStation.Blog · 17h ago
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announces open beta for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything · 17h ago
- Modern Warfare 4: Open Beta Dates, Call of Duty: NEXT, Fanatics Fest Recap, and Serialized Weapon Camo Pre-Order Bonus Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise · 17h ago
- Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates for August IGN · 17h ago
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