How to Download the MW4 Open Beta
Official storefront steps for downloading and launching the free MW4 Open Beta on Xbox, PS5, Steam, Battle.net, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Current answer
Search your platform store for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, select the standalone beta listing, and choose Install or Download. On Steam, open the MW4 store page and select Play Now; on Battle.net, choose the MW4 Beta game version. Weekend Two does not require a preorder or beta code.
- Preload
- Available now on all platforms
- Cost
- Free for Weekend Two
- Xbox / PS5
- Search the platform store
- Steam
- MW4 store page · Play Now
- Battle.net
- Select MW4 Beta version
- Switch 2
- Nintendo eShop · Download
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC
Open the Xbox Store, search for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, select the beta, and choose Install. Once the beta is live, open My Games & Apps, select the beta, and choose Play.
Source: Official MW4 beta download instructions (opens in a new tab)PlayStation 5
Open PlayStation Store, search for the Modern Warfare 4 Beta, select the beta listing, and choose Download. Launch it from the Home screen or Game Library after the Open Beta starts.
Source: Official MW4 beta download instructions (opens in a new tab)Steam and Battle.net
On Steam, open the MW4 store page and select Play Now beside the beta; Steam adds the beta to the Library and begins downloading. On Battle.net, open MW4, choose the Beta version from the game-version selector if prompted, then install and launch it.
Source: Official PC beta instructions (opens in a new tab)Nintendo Switch 2
Open Nintendo eShop, search for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, select it, and choose Download. Multiplayer participation requires an Activision Account, internet connection, and Nintendo Switch Online membership; no full-game preorder is required.
Source: Official Nintendo Switch 2 beta guide (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
Is the MW4 Open Beta a separate download?
Yes. Activision directs players to a dedicated beta listing or beta game version.
Can I preload the MW4 Open Beta?
Yes. Open Beta preload began August 26 at 9:00 AM PT on all supported platforms.
Why can’t I find the MW4 Beta?
Restart the storefront, verify the beta window and platform, then search the full beta title again.
Do I need to redownload for Weekend Two?
No if Weekend One is already installed; Activision says the same beta installation carries forward.