- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access begins on August 21 and Open Beta on August 28.
- Players participating in the early access beta can preload starting August 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT.
- On the other hand, players gearing up for the free Open Beta weekend can preload from August 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta is right around the corner, and every player is excited to get their hands on the latest title. Luckily, Infinity Ward has confirmed that players can preload the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta client before the early access kicks off this weekend. So, here is how to preload Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Preload Start Date and Time
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Early Access begins on August 21 at 11:00 AM PT, and Open Beta kicks off on August 28 at 10:00 AM PT. Well, the good news is that players can preload the beta client before the Open Beta goes live. Here are the official preload date and time for both CoD MW4’s early access and open beta periods:
- Early Access (Beta Weekend 1) Preload: August 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT
- Open Beta (Beta Weekend 2) Preload: August 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT
Players who preordered the latest CoD title or received an Early Access MW4 code via Discord Nitro subscription or streamers can begin playing the game during Beta Weekend 1. Players who preordered the digital version automatically become eligible.
On the other hand, players who placed the orders via a retailer need to redeem the 13-character early access beta code on the CoD redemption website. After you have successfully redeemed the code, you will be registered for early access and receive a token to participate in the first beta weekend.
Players who haven’t preordered the game yet can try MW4 during the Open Beta period on the second weekend. You don’t need a code or any invitation from Infinity Ward. Simply download the beta client and start playing when the server goes live on August 28.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Download Size
Unfortunately, Infinity Ward hasn’t yet shared any details about the download size of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta client. However, based on previous CoD Open Beta client sizes, it is recommended that you have at least 30- 40 GB of free space on your SSD so you can preload the beta client right away when it goes live on both weekends.
How to Preload Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta on PS5
- Head over to the PlayStation Store and look up for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta.
- Click the download button to begin preloading the CoD: MW4 beta client
- If you have preordered the game, then you will automatically find the beta client in your game library.
- Proceed to download the client to gear up for the early access open beta.
How to Preload Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta on Xbox
- Go to the Microsoft Store and search for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta.
- Hit the download button and start preloading the beta client.
- Players who have already preordered the game can begin preloading the early access beta client from their My Games section.
How to Preload Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta on PC
Unlike other platforms, PC players can preload the CoD: Modern Warfare 4 open beta client on three different storefronts, i.e., via Steam, Battle.net, and the Xbox app.
- Head over to your desired storefront and look for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta.
- The beta client becomes available on August 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT for preloading.
- Begin downloading the client to be ready for the Open Beta.
- If you preordered the game, then go to the respective platform: Steam, Battle.net, or the Xbox app, and you can find the early access beta client in your library, starting August 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT.
- Select the download button, and you are good to go to participate in the early access beta.
How to Preload Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta on Nintendo Switch 2
- Open the Nintendo eShop app on your Switch 2.
- Search for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 open beta and download the beta client.
- You can begin playing the game when the server goes live on August 28.
And that’s everything you need to know about preloading the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta client. Let us know whether you are playing during early access or open beta in the comments below.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access starts on August 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM PT, and Open Beta kicks off on August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Yes, players who preordered the game as well as players who haven’t yet can play the Modern Warfare 4 beta during open beta weekends.
You can get a CoD Modern Warfare 4 early access beta code by preordering the game, getting a Discord Nitro subscription, or participating in giveaways.
