{"id":6201,"date":"2026-07-21T16:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-open-beta-august-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:24:23","slug":"call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-open-beta-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-open-beta-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Dates Set for August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Activision has confirmed the open beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4<\/strong> \u2014 and unlike previous years, Nintendo Switch 2 players get full access during the second weekend at no cost, with no pre-order required. Here’s what Singapore players need to know.<\/p>\n

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Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta \u2014 Two Weekends in August<\/h2>\n

The beta runs across two consecutive weekends:<\/p>\n

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  • Weekend 1 \u2014 Early Access:<\/strong> 21\u201325 August 2026. Open only to players who have pre-ordered any edition of Modern Warfare 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC (Battle.net \/ Steam). Nintendo Switch 2 is not included in Weekend 1.<\/li>\n
  • Weekend 2 \u2014 Open Beta:<\/strong> 28 August\u20131 September 2026. Free for all players on all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2. No pre-order required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Singapore players on Switch 2 who want to try before they buy can jump in during Weekend 2 without spending a cent. Notably, Xbox Game Pass subscribers receive no early access advantage this year \u2014 Weekend 1 is pre-order only, full stop.<\/p>\n

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    Image courtesy of Activision<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    What’s Playable in the Modern Warfare 4 Beta<\/h2>\n

    Infinity Ward has confirmed the following content for the beta build:<\/p>\n

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    • Kill Block<\/strong> \u2014 the new flagship multiplayer mode, 10v10 in the Kill Block map. Players race to control a moving zone while holding it triggers elimination of the opposing team.<\/li>\n
    • Search & Destroy<\/strong> \u2014 the classic round-based bomb mode, returning in full.<\/li>\n
    • Training Mobility Course<\/strong> \u2014 an optional solo warmup for new players to learn movement mechanics.<\/li>\n
    • Skirmishes from 3v3 up to large-scale tactical battles featuring vehicles including tanks.<\/li>\n
    • Up to 19 unlockable weapons<\/strong> with customisable loadouts assisted by the new Gunny system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The beta also introduces Ballistic Authority<\/em>, a new gunplay philosophy Infinity Ward describes as “no bloom, no guesswork, no doubt” \u2014 prioritising precision over random weapon spread.<\/p>\n

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