MW4 Open Beta Dates, Times & Rewards
The MW4 Open Beta ended September 1 at 10:00 AM PT. Review its schedule, platforms, rewards, progression rules, and the October 23 launch date.
Current answer
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Weekend Two ended Tuesday, September 1 at 10:00 AM PT. It ran from August 28 across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam, Battle.net, and Nintendo Switch 2. The public beta no longer accepts new sessions, and Activision has not announced an extension. Earned cosmetic beta rewards are scheduled to appear in the full game at its October 23 launch.
- Open Beta starts
- August 28 · 10:00 AM PT
- Open Beta ends
- September 1 · 10:00 AM PT
- Access
- Free · no preorder or code
- Current status
- Ended · no extension announced
- Platforms
- Xbox Series · Xbox PC · PS5 · Steam · Battle.net · Switch 2
- Level cap
- 30 · eight core rewards
- Full-game launch
- October 23, 2026
- Last verified
- September 2, 2026
Weekend Two schedule and eligibility
Weekend Two was the public Open Beta. It opened at 10:00 AM Pacific on August 28 and closed at 10:00 AM Pacific on September 1. During that window, every listed platform could participate without buying the full game or redeeming a beta code. The schedule is now an archive, not an active access route.
Source: Call of Duty Open Beta guide (opens in a new tab)Preload and Weekend One carryover
Open Beta preload began August 26 at 9:00 AM PT on all platforms. Players who installed Weekend One used the same beta installation and kept beta-level progress for Weekend Two. That installation is separate from the retail game and does not grant launch access.
Source: Call of Duty preload and PC details (opens in a new tab)Beta rewards and level targets
Weekend Two raises progression to Level 30 and makes all eight core beta rewards earnable. The reward path starts with the Through the Paces emblem at Level 4 and ends with the Beta Forged Han 86 weapon blueprint at Level 30. Rewards remain tied to the Activision Account and arrive in the full game at launch.
Source: Call of Duty Weekend Two rewards (opens in a new tab)What does not carry into the full game
Earned cosmetic beta rewards carry to MW4, but beta player rank, weapon unlocks, and other temporary progression do not. Sign in with the intended Activision Account before playing so eligible rewards are associated with the correct profile.
Source: Call of Duty beta FAQ (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
When does the MW4 Open Beta start?
August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT.
When does the MW4 Open Beta end?
It ended September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT.
Is the MW4 beta still live?
No. Weekend Two has ended, and Activision has not announced an extension in the first-party pages checked September 2.
Do I need an MW4 beta code?
No. Weekend Two is open to all players on supported platforms.
Does Weekend One progression carry over?
Yes, beta progression continues into Weekend Two, but temporary rank and weapon progress do not carry into the retail game.
What is the MW4 beta level cap?
Weekend Two raises the beta level cap to 30.