{"id":1670143,"date":"2026-08-20T21:38:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T21:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wkLbye2XfSSRvkPHoUKJAS"},"modified":"2026-08-20T21:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T21:38:54","slug":"call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends\/","title":{"rendered":"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta dates: How to sign up for both MW4 beta weekends"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>You can&#8217;t regularly queue up for combat until October, but a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4\/\">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4<\/a> betas are a chance to try one upcoming campaign mission and several multiplayer maps before launch. Trying to decipher what happens when and how to register is super convoluted, so here&#8217;s an info drop on the MW4 beta dates and what you&#8217;ll need to get started. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-call-of-duty-mw4-beta-dates\"><span>Call of Duty MW4 beta dates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve got two options for jumping into the MW4 beta: If you pre-order the game you can participate in the first round (early access beta), or you can wait and play for free in the second (open beta).<\/p>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>MW4 early access beta date and times<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p><strong>The MW4 early access beta begins on Friday, August 21 at 11 am PDT<\/strong>, and ends on the following Tuesday, August 25 at 10 am PDT. Here are the times across regions on August 21:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>11 am PDT (Los Angeles)<\/li>\n<li>2 pm EDT (New York)<\/li>\n<li>7 pm BST (London)<\/li>\n<li>8 pm CEST (Berlin)<\/li>\n<li>4 am August 22 AEST (Sydney)<\/li>\n<li>6 am August 22 NZST (Auckland)<\/li>\n<li>Or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/converter.html?iso=20260821T180000&#038;p1=137&#038;p2=179&#038;p3=136&#038;p4=37&#038;p5=240&#038;p6=22\">global timezone resource<\/a> to compare this with more regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>MW4 open beta date and times<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p><strong>The MW4 open beta begins on Friday, August 28 at 10 am PDT<\/strong>, and ends on the following Tuesday, September 1 at 10 am PDT. Here are the times across regions on August 28:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 am PDT (Los Angeles)<\/li>\n<li>1 pm EDT (New York)<\/li>\n<li>6 pm BST (London)<\/li>\n<li>7 pm CEST (Berlin)<\/li>\n<li>3 am August 29 AEST (Sydney)<\/li>\n<li>5 am August 29 NZST (Auckland)<\/li>\n<li>Compare this with more regions using this handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/converter.html?iso=20260828T170000&#038;p1=137&#038;p2=179&#038;p3=136&#038;p4=37&#038;p5=240&#038;p6=22\">time and date tool<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-call-of-duty-mw4-beta-codes-and-registration\"><span>Call of Duty MW4 beta codes and registration<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"4y7D5vsqdcXqybVk8Gsrji\" name=\"COD-MW4-Beta-Multiplayer-Trailer\" alt=\"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer character skin with a black mask and body armor\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Infinity Ward)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Some <\/em>players need a MW4 beta code to participate in the early access weekend starting on August 21, but it all depends on how you&#8217;ve pre-ordered. The second period on August 28 doesn&#8217;t require a purchase; it&#8217;s open to anyone on Steam, Battle.net, or consoles. <\/p>\n<p><strong>The MW4 open beta weekend on August 28 does not require a pre-order or beta code to participate. Anyone can download the open beta build on any platform. <\/strong><\/p>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>What you need to know about the early access beta codes<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<ul>\n<li>You can redeem MW4 beta codes through the <a href=\"https:\/\/callofduty.com\/betaredeem\">official COD site<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Only players who pre-order physical editions or digital copies (through other retailers) of MW4 will need to redeem a beta code <\/li>\n<li>Anyone who pre-orders through the in-game store or a platform store (like Steam, PSN, etc) receives automatic access and does not need a beta code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>How do I get a MW4 beta code for the early access dates?<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>Pre-orders are the only way to guarantee you get into the early access beta, but I&#8217;ve spotted MW4 beta code giveaways around places like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/PS5\/comments\/1vr0jsz\/giveaway_over_30x_call_of_duty_modern_warfare_4\/\">Reddit<\/a> and most social platforms. The Call of Duty: Next Showcase also notes it&#8217;s hosting code giveaways\u2014that starts at 9 am PDT on August 21, and you can watch it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RvZvq0qaZvQ\">YouTube<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-mw4-beta-modes-maps-and-more\"><span>MW4 beta modes, maps, and more<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure role=\"gallery\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-1.jpg\" alt=\"Call of Duty MW4 beta weekend map, Transit 213\" \/><figcaption>Transit 213<small role=\"credit\">Infinity Ward<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-2.jpg\" alt=\"Call of Duty MW4 Cachette map from the beta\" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">Infinity Ward<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-3.jpg\" alt=\"Call of Duty MW4 beta weekend map, Silkworm\" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">Infinity Ward<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-4.jpg\" alt=\"Call of Duty MW4 beta weekend map, Lotus\" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">Infinity Ward<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-5.jpg\" alt=\"Call of Duty MW4 beta weekend map, Rooftops\" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">Infinity Ward<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"the-maps-and-modes-available-in-both-beta-weekends\">The maps and modes available in both beta weekends<\/h3>\n<p>Most maps and modes are available in both MW4 betas, but features like Combat Outpost aren&#8217;t available until the second weekend. A couple of maps are also limited to just one weekend, so I&#8217;ve put together those key differences in a table for reference<\/p>\n<div >\n<table>\n<caption>Available modes in both weekends<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p><strong>Modes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th >\n<p><strong>Early Access Beta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th >\n<p><strong>Open Beta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p><strong>Campaign mission:<\/strong> Entrenched<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p><strong>Ground War:<\/strong> Combat Outpost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Domination<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Hardpoint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Hijack<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Inflation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Kill Block &#8211; 10v10 and 3v3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Kill Confirmed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Mobility Course<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Search &#038; Destroy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Team Deathmatch<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div >\n<table>\n<caption>Available maps in both weekends<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p><strong>Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th >\n<p><strong>Early Access Beta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th >\n<p><strong>Open Beta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Cachette<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Kill Block<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Lithium<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Lotus<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Rooftops<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Silkworm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Transit 213<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Imjin Farmland <strong>(Ground War)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Wolves Stadium<strong> (Ground War)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p>Resurgence Zodiac<strong> (Warzone)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;\">\n<div class=\"kwizly-quiz kwizly-WQw9nX\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script src=\"https:\/\/kwizly.com\/embed\/WQw9nX.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-mw4-beta-rewards\"><span>MW4 beta rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"BRYU5krmdocaBBjCiJaMp7\" name=\"MW4-Beta-Rewards\" alt=\"Call of Duty MW4 beta rewards for Levels 4 - 30\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-6.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline expandable\"><a href='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-6.jpg' target='_blank' class='expand-button icon-expand-image icon' ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Infinity Ward)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>Early access beta rewards<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Level 4: <\/strong>Through the Paces Legendary Emblem<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 8: <\/strong>First Served Weapon Charm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 12: <\/strong>Meonjeo Legendary Weapon Sticker<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 16: <\/strong>Last Charge Legendary Calling Card<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 20: <\/strong>Dread Tiger Operator Skin \u2013 Reece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>Open beta rewards<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<ul>\n<li>All early access beta rewards from Levels 4-20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 23:<\/strong> Field Tested Epic Spray<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 26: <\/strong>Beta Rights Epic Loading Screen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level 30:<\/strong> Beta Forged ISO Nightshade Weapon Blueprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>Additional beta rewards<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General rewards: <\/strong>3 emblems, 3 calling cards, 1 spray, and 3 loading screens<\/li>\n<li><strong>Challenge reward:<\/strong> 1 (unknown) charm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combat record reward: <\/strong>1 (unknown) weapon blueprint, emblem, and charm<\/li>\n<li>An additional (unknown) challenge reward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"TfKqDATWxVdkdy5gGmo6X7\" name=\"MW4-Twitch-Drops\" alt=\"Call of Duty Next Twitch Drops, which include: Gas Ready Emblem, Rapple Repel Calling Card, and Ghost Helmet Charm\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-7.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline expandable\"><a href='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-7.jpg' target='_blank' class='expand-button icon-expand-image icon' ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Infinity Ward)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>Twitch Drops<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>COD Next: <\/strong>Gas Ready Emblem, Rapple Repel Calling Card, and Ghost Helmet Charm<\/li>\n<li><strong>MW4 beta: <\/strong>Get Tactical Emblem, Clearing House Calling Card, and Action Ready Charm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-mw4-beta-pre-loading\"><span>MW4 beta pre-loading<\/span><\/h2>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\">\n<h3>Is there preloading for the MW4 beta<\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p><strong>Yes, you can pre-load the MW4 early access beta now on Steam and <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/battle.net\"><strong>Battle.net<\/strong><\/a><strong> right now<\/strong>\u2014so can your friends on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X\/S.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-loading for the MW4 open beta (August 28) will begin on Wednesday, August 26 at 9 am PDT. <\/strong>If you participated in the first test, you won&#8217;t need to download the game again, but you may have a few updates.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"product\"><a data-dimension112=\"8b40e64c-9cdf-11f1-a5bf-9d005830ef03\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"2026 games\" data-dimension48=\"2026 games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:661px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:98.94%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"6offQUY4CXebir2TC27dMd\" name=\"kingdom come 2 square\" caption=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-how-to-sign-up-for-both-mw4-beta-weekends-8.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" 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Trying to decipher what happens when and how to register is super convoluted, so here&#8217;s an info drop on the MW4 beta dates and what you&#8217;ll need to get started. Call of Duty MW4 beta dates You&#8217;ve got two options for jumping into the MW4 beta: If you pre-order the game you can participate in the first round (early access beta), or you can wait and play for free in the second (open beta). 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