Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Mode Gets First Gameplay Reveal
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's new DMZ extraction mode, developed by Infinity Ward, has been showcased with its first extensive gameplay. The mode launches October 23, 2026, as part of the full game.
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A closed beta trailer for Aniimo Global has been released, inviting players to sign up for a new journey. Additionally, a first look at the DMZ mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, featuring Infinity Ward, was presented in COD POD Ep. 11. A demo for Design and Conjure is also out.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Gritty Extraction Mode, DMZ, Gets First Gameplay
The extraction mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, known as DMZ, has been showcased with its first extensive gameplay reveal. This mode offers a new gameplay experience within the Call of Duty franchise.
See Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ extraction mode in action
Xbox showcased Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ extraction mode, launching October 23, 2026. The game will feature a single-player campaign set in the Korean peninsula, traditional multiplayer, and the free-to-play Warzone. DMZ mode tasks players with solo or squad deployments to recover military technology from conflict zones.
Call of Duty's new DMZ extraction mode is a 'full-featured game within Modern Warfare 4'
Infinity Ward is developing a new DMZ extraction mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, described as a 'full-featured game within Modern Warfare.' This iteration builds upon the previous DMZ mode from Modern Warfare 2, featuring a new map called Haijin, persistent gear, story missions, and dynamic operations. The mode will launch as part of Modern Warfare 4 on October 23 and will not be free-to-play.