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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Devs Vow to Update Captain Price After Botched Haircut Goes Viral
Activision and Infinity Ward have pledged to update Captain Price's in-game hair model for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This decision follows a viral social media trend where images of his poorly rendered haircut gained widespread attention.
Modern Warfare 4 feels fantastic, but familiar Infinity Ward issues and a poor campaign showcase are a letdown
The Modern Warfare 4 beta offers a substantial preview, including multiplayer maps, a new Warzone Resurgence map, and a campaign mission. While the core shooting mechanics feel weighty and satisfying, reminiscent of 2019's Modern Warfare, the beta also highlights familiar Infinity Ward issues like poor spawn logic and excessive killstreak spam. The campaign snippet, however, is criticized for being slow, lacking personality, and over-engineering gameplay with features like Warzone-style armor and parkour, detracting from the action.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders are live, here's how to grab double XP, steelbooks and even discounts
Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are now available for both Standard and Vault Editions, offering various bonuses such as double XP, steelbooks, and digital content. The game officially launches on October 23, 2026, with Vault Edition owners gaining early campaign access on October 16. An open beta will also be available for console and PC players.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 physical version is seemingly a code-in-box
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will reportedly be a code-in-box, meaning the physical release will only contain a download voucher. Retailer Video Game Plus has stated they will not stock the game due to this, citing concerns for the future of physical media. Activision has not yet officially confirmed the format for the Switch 2 version.
As the Modern Warfare 4 beta goes on, Call of Duty devs reveal plans to ease pain points by tweaking weapons to…
Infinity Ward is addressing player feedback regarding the time-to-kill (TTK) in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta. The developer plans to release a patch that will increase the minimum TTK for several weapons and include bug fixes. Detailed patch notes are expected soon, with the studio aiming to fine-tune weapon performance based on community input.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta's first weekend numbers are in, and they're good - just not as high as Modern Warfare 2
The first weekend of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta saw a peak of 115,145 concurrent players on Steam. While considered good, these numbers are lower than the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta's peak of 168,330 players. The data also lags behind Battlefield 6's open beta performance, though console and other PC client numbers are not included in this analysis.
As another Modern Warfare 4 beta update adds a new map, IW admits spawns "need to improve"
Infinity Ward has released another update for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, introducing a new map called Lotus and the 3v3 Gunfight mode. The developer acknowledged that multiplayer spawns need improvement based on player feedback during the beta. The update also includes weapon balancing, audio tuning, and adjustments to various attachments and killstreaks.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's first beta patch adds a new map and mode, as Infinity Ward responds to complaints…
Infinity Ward has released a beta patch for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, introducing a new map called Cachette and a mode named Inflation. The update also addresses player feedback by reducing footstep volume and adjusting gun lethality, with map voting now implemented. Further patches are expected before the beta concludes on August 25.
A Modern Warfare 4 beta update nerfs footsteps, and adds a new map and mode
Infinity Ward has released a beta update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, addressing player feedback with several adjustments. The patch includes nerfs to specific weapons like the ISO Nightshade SMG and Oris 8.6 marksman rifle, and significantly reduces footstep audio volume and distance. The update also introduces a new map called Cachette and a new game mode named Inflation, alongside improvements to visibility on the Transit 213 map.
Modern Warfare 4 beta's first update is live, adding a new map, mode, and toned-down footsteps
Infinity Ward has released the first update for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, addressing community feedback on footstep audio volume and range, as well as weapon lethality. The update also introduces a new map called Cachette and a new mode named Inflation, and enables map voting. Further adjustments and bug fixes are ongoing.
Modern Warfare 4 team "hard at work" to improve PC optimization and mouse controls, as players express beta frustrations
The PC beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has faced player frustration regarding optimization and mouse controls, with many feeling the game favors controller users. Developer Beenox is reportedly working on improving the PC experience, focusing on customizable settings, mouse input responsiveness, and addressing performance issues. Infinity Ward also plans an update addressing footstep audio, map voting, and weapon balance.
2 Steam top sellers, 2 simultaneous betas, 2 very different shooters: It's Wardogs & Modern Warfare weekend
This weekend features betas for two highly anticipated military first-person shooters: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and the new 100-player milsim Wardogs. Both titles are currently top sellers on Steam, with Wardogs showing surprising popularity against the established Call of Duty franchise. Beta access details and developer notes on server issues for Wardogs are provided.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer
Infinity Ward discusses the map and movement design for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer, focusing on its South Korean-inspired setting and new traversal mechanics. The developers aim to balance authentic environments with fluid gameplay, incorporating elements like pipe climbs and slide maneuvers to enhance player mobility and strategic options. The game is set to launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with beta weekends starting August 21.
Modern Warfare 4 beta start times and how to get early access for free
Activision has detailed the beta access for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward. The early access beta begins August 21, 2026, for those who pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and will include a campaign mission and several multiplayer modes and maps. An open beta will follow from August 28 to September 1, 2026, accessible to all platforms including the Nintendo Switch 2.
The most profound objective in any Halo series was 'spiritually inspired' by the nuke sequence in Modern…
Niles Sankey, a designer for Halo: Reach, revealed that the campaign was heavily inspired by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1 and 2. Specifically, the 'Objective Survive' mission in Halo: Reach drew spiritual inspiration from the nuke sequence in Modern Warfare 2, aiming to create a similarly impactful and emotionally resonant experience.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta dates: How to sign up for both MW4 beta weekends
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature two beta weekends, an early access beta for pre-orders starting August 21 and an open beta for all players beginning August 28. The betas will allow players to test campaign missions and multiplayer maps on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with various rewards available for participation.
Modern Warfare 4 Developers Address Need for Balance in Call of Duty
The developers behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 believe that player skill has increased significantly since the franchise's rise to pop culture prominence. They are addressing the need for game balance in response to this evolving player base.
The Big Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Interview — Infinity Ward on the Beta, Matchmaking, and Much More
Infinity Ward discusses Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in an interview, covering topics such as the game's beta and matchmaking system. The interview takes place ahead of the beta's release.
CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Aims For Fast And Fluid Movement, But A Classic Mode Isn’t Off The Table
Infinity Ward developers Geoff Smith and Jack Hoppus discussed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's focus on fast and fluid movement, including an overhauled mantling system. While a classic mode isn't currently planned, they did not rule out its possibility for post-launch content. The game is set to release on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, featuring a campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ mode.
Call of Duty Is Testing Two Matchmaking Systems in the MW4 Beta — Including the One Players Argue About
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will test two matchmaking systems simultaneously: the newer "Standard" system and the "Open" matchmaking from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Data from Black Ops 7 suggests the Standard system has lower quit rates, more kills per minute, higher win rates, and better player satisfaction compared to Open matchmaking.
