Great news for anyone waiting to get early hands-on time with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Players who have pre-ordered the game or redeemed an Early Access code can start pre-downloading the Early Access Beta client starting Thursday, August 20 at 9 AM PT / 6 PM CEST.
Get ready: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta downloads begin August 20 🎮
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 18, 2026
Players who have pre-ordered and those with Early Access codes can start downloading at 9 AM PT: https://t.co/oyl7FeWCMH
Pre-loading the file ensures you can jump straight into the action the second servers go live without wasting time on download bars.
- Pre-load Start: August 20 at 9 AM PT / 6 PM CEST
- Access Requirements: Pre-orders or Early Access codes
- Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
Check back regularly as we update our Modern Warfare 4 dossier with full beta weekend schedules, map details, and weapon intel.
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