Activision has officially unveiled the content lineup for the upcoming Call of Duty: Next showcase and the Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer & Campaign Beta, kicking off later this month.
The reveals include dates for both the Early Access and Open Beta periods, along with playable campaign missions, brand-new 6v6 maps, and a first look at the new Warzone Resurgence map.
For the first time ever: Multiplayer. Campaign. Call of Duty: Warzone. All in one Beta.
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 14, 2026
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Call of Duty Next Showcase
The action begins on August 21 with the Call of Duty Next event. Fans can tune in for developer insights, launch map/mode updates, beta code giveaways, and reward drops. Key highlights include:
- Core 6v6 & Kill Block Gameplay reveal
- Warzone Intel: First look at the new Zodiac Resurgence map
- Creator Showdown: 1,000+ global creators competing live, including a dedicated Mobility Course competition
Early Access Beta
Available immediately after COD Next for pre-order players on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox PC, Steam, and Battle.net.
- Playable Campaign Mission: Entrenched
- Multiplayer Maps: Rooftops, Silkworm, Transit 213, Cachette, Lotus, Kill Block
- Multiplayer Modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Inflation, Search & Destroy, Kill Block (10v10 & 3v3 Gunfight), Mobility Course
Open Beta
Open to all players across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- New Warzone Content: Playable introduction to the new Zodiac Resurgence map
- New Maps Added: Lithium added to 6v6; Ground War maps introduced (Combat Outpost - Imjin Farmland & Wolves Stadium)
- New Modes Added: Hijack and Combat Outpost added to the playlist rotation
Note: Pre-ordering Modern Warfare 4 grants instant access to the Early Access Beta immediately following the Call of Duty Next broadcast on August 21.
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