Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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Games Inbox: What was the best game at Opening Night Live 2026?
Readers discuss their impressions of Opening Night Live 2026, with many highlighting The Witcher 3 Remastered as a surprise standout. Other topics include reactions to Gears of War: E-Day, sympathy for a Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, and the potential impact of boycotts against Sony.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Pushes Unplanned Update to Address Fan Feedback
Infinity Ward has released an unplanned update for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta to address player feedback. The update aims to quickly implement changes based on community input during the beta period.
After Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, devs promise to fix Captain Price's hair as his unexpected balding goes…
During the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, players noticed an issue with Captain Price's hair model, which appeared to be balding or poorly rendered. Developer Infinity Ward acknowledged the bug, stating they are aware of the problem with the character's hair not appearing correctly at lower detail levels and will address it in a future update. The studio also noted that the issue is more apparent on lower-spec machines.
"People wanted faster movement, but not this fast" - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta players aren't happy with slide spammers and the increased pace of the game
Players in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta have expressed dissatisfaction with the game's accelerated movement mechanics, particularly slide-spamming and excessive jumping. While faster movement was requested, the current pace is considered too extreme by many, leading to frustration. Developers Infinity Ward and Activision have already implemented balance passes to adjust weapon damage and Time to Kill (TTK) in response to player feedback.
Infinity Ward Says a Fix Is Coming for Captain Price’s Low-Settings Hair Disaster
Infinity Ward has acknowledged an issue in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 where Captain Price's hair appears distorted or missing when the game is run on the lowest graphics settings. The studio confirmed via their X/Twitter account and the game's Trello board that a fix is planned for a future update, though it is not a high priority compared to other known issues.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Switch 2 Physical Release Includes Download Code, per Retailer
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will reportedly be a "code-in-box" release, meaning it includes a download code instead of a physical disc or cartridge, according to retailer Video Game Plus. This follows similar discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6 and Diablo 4, raising concerns about the future of physical game releases. The game is set to launch on October 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta review - the slow road to redemption
This review of the Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta finds that despite some improvements in gunplay and traversal mechanics, the overall experience is unconvincing. The campaign mission is forgettable, and while some maps show promise, others are too chaotic or simplistic. The beta suggests that Call Of Duty's current era may not be ending soon.
Modern Warfare 4 Isn’t Blowing Me Away, But Its New Smoke Sure Is
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's early access beta introduces impressive volumetric smoke technology from Infinity Ward that interacts dynamically with the environment and player actions. While this new mechanic offers tactical depth and interesting gameplay scenarios, the article suggests it feels somewhat at odds with the game's otherwise fast-paced and fluid movement, reminiscent of Titanfall rather than the grounded reboot of the Modern Warfare series.
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.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Way Ahead Of Black Ops 7 Already By One Metric
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is reportedly outselling Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on Steam by a significant margin, with nearly 400,000 copies sold before release compared to Black Ops 7's 200,000. The upcoming title's beta also saw higher concurrent player numbers. Analysts suggest Modern Warfare 4's current-gen-only release could boost sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Adds New Dynamic Cosmetic Options for Certain Characters Like Ghost
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is introducing new dynamic cosmetic options for certain characters, including Ghost. These additions will allow players to further customize the appearance of their in-game operators.
New Indie Fishing Game Is More Popular Than Modern Warfare 4 Beta On Steam
The indie fishing game "How to Fish" has become a surprise hit on Steam, surpassing the concurrent player count of the "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" beta. Developed by Dazed Games and supported by Landfall, "How to Fish" has sold over 1 million copies and features a unique, physics-based gameplay loop. In contrast, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" is set for an October 23 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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.
Skyttegravar och kärnkraftverk – 17 minuter från CoD: Modern Warfare 4-kampanjen
A 17-minute gameplay preview of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign showcases trench warfare, vehicle combat, and infiltration of a nuclear power plant amidst a North Korean invasion of South Korea. The game is set to release on October 23rd for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, following closed and open multiplayer betas.
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.
VGP: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 will be code in box
Video Games Plus, a North American retailer, has reported that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be a code-in-box release, meaning it will not include a physical cartridge or game key card. This indicates a shift away from traditional physical game distribution for the upcoming title on the new platform.