Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Cast is Already a Massive Leap Over Black Ops 7 in New Trailer
A new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 introduces its cast of characters and hints at an improved campaign experience compared to previous titles. The game will feature a beta starting August 21st for pre-orders, with an open beta on August 28th. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch on October 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, offering early campaign access for pre-order customers.
Call of Duty Socials Accidentally Post Placeholder Marketing Image for Modern Warfare 4, Fans Suspect AI Usage
The official Call of Duty social media accounts accidentally posted a placeholder marketing image believed to be for Modern Warfare 4. This incident has led to speculation among fans that the image may have been generated using AI.
Battlefield 6 is free at same time as Modern Warfare 4 beta as EA trolls rival
EA is offering a free week-long trial for Battlefield 6 that coincides with the beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a move seen as a deliberate attempt to undercut Activision. The trial includes new maps and modes, and features a Top Gun crossover with character skins. While Modern Warfare 4's first beta is pre-order exclusive, Battlefield 6's free access aims to attract new players amidst ongoing pressure for both titles to succeed.
Battlefield 6 Free Trial Overlaps With Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta This Weekend
This weekend, Battlefield 6 is offering a free trial until August 25, coinciding with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta which runs from August 21-25. While the Battlefield trial is free, the Modern Warfare 4 beta requires a preorder, though a free and open beta will be available later. This overlap highlights the ongoing competition between the two major first-person shooter franchises.
Modern Warfare 4 – Meet the New Squad Trailer
A new trailer for Modern Warfare 4, titled 'Meet the New Squad,' has been released. The trailer showcases joint US and ROK marine forces preparing for a routine patrol mission.
Battlefield 6 is hosting a free trial, just in time for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta
Battlefield 6 is offering a free trial coinciding with the beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The trial includes Season 4's new maps and the Carrier Strike game mode, featuring a Top Gun collaboration. This timing follows a history of counter-programming between the two franchises, with Battlefield 6's trial running until August 25th, overlapping with Modern Warfare 4's beta.
Evening Reading - August 17, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Mortal Shell 2 and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and the upcoming DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. It also notes the passing of Hayden Panettiere and discusses the exclusivity of Grand Theft Auto 6 content on Netflix.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta start and end dates
Activision and Infinity Ward have announced the dates for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta. An early access period for pre-order customers will run from August 21 to August 25 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. An open beta for all players will follow from August 28 to September 1, also including Nintendo Switch.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Trailer Shows Off Franchise’s Most Ambitious Map Yet
Activision has released a beta trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, showcasing its most ambitious multiplayer map, Kill Block, which dynamically reconfigures. The trailer also offers a glimpse of the single-player campaign mission, Entrenched. The first beta is available for pre-order customers on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC from April 21-25, with a wider public beta from August 28-31.
Call of Duty now has a guide on how to enable its convoluted security features so you can play the Modern Warfare 4 beta on PC
Activision has released a comprehensive guide and video tutorial to help PC players enable necessary security features like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta. These features are now mandatory for all online play in Modern Warfare 4, a stricter requirement than in previous titles like Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The guide also includes a downloadable wizard to test PC compatibility.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Opens “Entrenched” Campaign Mission to Everyone
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will offer players access to its "Entrenched" campaign mission during the upcoming open beta. The beta, running from August 21 to September 1 across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, will also feature new multiplayer maps and modes.
For the first time ever in a Call of Duty beta, the Modern Warfare 4 beta includes a campaign mission
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will include a full campaign mission for the first time, alongside multiple multiplayer maps and modes. The beta will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and for the first time, Nintendo Switch 2. It will also feature a look at the upcoming Warzone map, Zodiac.
Games Inbox: Should Call Of Duty become free-to-play?
This collection of reader letters discusses various gaming topics, including the potential for Call of Duty to go free-to-play, skepticism about the Kingdom Hearts series, hopes for a FIFA rival from 2K, and the surprising success of Pokémon Pokopia. Other topics include the perceived 'Marvel curse' in games, the changing landscape of game reveals, and recommendations for PlayStation 5 accessories.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Gets New Video Explaining Secure Boot, TPM 2.0 Settings Ahead of Beta
Activision has released a video guide detailing strict PC requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta, including enabling Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. These requirements will also apply to Warzone players. The beta will feature the new Kill Block mode, with the full game launching October 23rd on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Evening Reading - August 14, 2026
This week's gaming news roundup includes updates on Total War: Warhammer 3, a review of Madden NFL 27, and the opening of 2K's Small Axe Studios. Compulsion Games has removed Xbox as the publisher for South of Midnight on Steam, while Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for a late 2027 release with an animated series coming to Disney+. The article also highlights new features for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch and mentions upcoming content for Modern Warfare 4.
Here's a first for Call of Duty: The Modern Warfare 4 beta will have a campaign mission and Warzone stuff
The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, starting August 21 for pre-orders, will feature a playable campaign mission titled "Entrenched" for the first time in the series. The beta will also include multiplayer modes and introduce the new Zodiac Resurgence map for Warzone during its second weekend, open to all players from August 28 to September 1. Infinity Ward is aiming to refine gameplay mechanics like muzzle flash and movement, potentially as a response to player disappointment with previous titles and the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Here’s A First Look At CoD: Warzone’s New Zodiac Map For MW4
Infinity Ward has revealed the new Zodiac map for Call of Duty: Warzone in Modern Warfare 4, featuring an industrial setting with wind turbines. This smaller Resurgence map will be playable during the Modern Warfare 4 beta, which also includes multiplayer maps and a campaign mission. A larger battle royale map is also planned for post-launch, with more details expected at Call of Duty: Next on August 21.
Modern Warfare 4 beta includes campaign and Warzone as Activision get desperate
Activision is including campaign and Warzone modes in the beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in an effort to regain player trust after the reception of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The beta will feature a campaign mission, the new Warzone Zodiac Resurgence map, and various multiplayer modes across multiple testing phases. The game is set to launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Feature Single-Player Campaign Mission for the First Time
Xbox has announced that the upcoming beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a single-player campaign mission for the first time. This marks a new approach to pre-release testing for the franchise.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Do Something No Previous CoD Beta Has
Activision has announced that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will feature campaign and battle royale content in addition to multiplayer. The beta will be available in early access from August 21-25 for pre-orders and open to all from August 28-September 1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, notably skipping PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.