Looking Ahead: Modern Warfare 4

The biggest forward-looking news centers on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward and set to launch on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Call of Duty: NEXT is scheduled for August 21, 2026, delivering Multiplayer intel and reveals. The Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer Beta begins the same day: Early Access (August 21–25) for pre-order players on major platforms, followed by an Open Beta (August 28–September 1) available to everyone, including Switch 2. Pre-orders for Switch 2 open August 26.

Pre-order incentives include Early Access to the beta, operator packs (for Vault Edition), and a unique serialized camo challenge tied to Black Ops 7 Season 05 progress that carries over to MW4.Season 05 continues to deliver weekly challenges, events, and balance updates for Black Ops 7 and Warzone players, while the community eyes the MW4 beta later this month as the next major chapter approaches. Official patch notes and blogs on callofduty.com remain the best sources for the latest details.