Activision is bringing an unprecedented amount of content to the Modern Warfare 4 beta experience. Players will get hands-on access to multiplayer, campaign missions, and the battle royale mode all within the same testing period. The early access phase launches August 21, followed by the open beta on August 28.

During week one, competitors can dive into the "Entrenched" campaign mission alongside five multiplayer maps and nine different modes. The multiplayer lineup includes the dynamic Kill Block map, with an additional two modes unlocking for the open beta phase. Warzone makes its beta debut in the second weekend, bringing large-scale Ground War battles to the mix. The new Resurgence map "Zodiac" launches simultaneously, giving players fresh terrain to master.

Several ways exist to gain early access. Pre-ordering Modern Warfare 4 grants immediate entry, Discord Nitro subscribers receive priority access, or players can win spots through the CoD Next Event on August 21. Those without early access only wait one week to join the open beta with identical content plus additional modes.

One notable absence: the extraction-based DMZ mode won't be available during either beta weekend. Players wanting to experience DMZ will have to wait until the full launch on October 23. Weapon details remain unconfirmed, though expect standard loadout categories across multiple damage classes. Ground War's large-team format rounds out the beta offerings alongside traditional multiplayer competition.