Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates for August
Activision has confirmed August beta dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, including an open beta for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Activision has announced the August beta dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This includes an open beta specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders for that platform scheduled to go live on August 26, 2026.
Coverage from IGN, GoNintendo, and Nintendo Everything focuses on the upcoming beta and pre-order windows. PlayStation.Blog has highlighted the game's Kill Block Multiplayer mode, while official Call of Duty communications detail the beta dates, Call of Duty: NEXT, Fanatics Fest, and a serialized weapon camo pre-order bonus.
Future developments include the commencement of the August beta period and the opening of Switch 2 pre-orders on August 26.
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Quick answers
When do Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin?
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version go live on August 26, 2026.
What is the new multiplayer mode mentioned in coverage?
The game features a mode called Kill Block Multiplayer.
What bonus is available for pre-ordering?
A serialized weapon camo pre-order bonus is available.
Coverage (5)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 pre-orders go live August 26th, 2026 GoNintendo · 14h ago
- Everything to know about Modern Warfare 4’s ever-changing Kill Block Multiplayer mode PlayStation.Blog · 14h ago
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announces open beta for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything · 14h 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 · 14h ago
- Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates for August IGN · 14h ago broke it first
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