Modern Warfare 4 Preorders Unlock Campaign Early Access October 16
Digital preorders of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 grant early campaign access on October 16, 2026, a week before the full October 23 launch.
Digital preorders of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 grant early access to the game's campaign from October 16, 2026, according to PC Gamer. The full release follows on October 23, 2026 at midnight local time.
The same digital preorders also unlock early access to DMZ on October 20, 2026, three days before launch. Buyers on PC can preload the game now. The download requires 115GB of storage.
Activision has not confirmed an exact time for the campaign unlock on October 16, and no official timing has been given for the DMZ early access on October 20.
What to expect at launch
Modern Warfare 4 arrives on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The campaign and DMZ early access windows apply to digital preorders; the studio has not detailed any further preorder incentives.
Quick answers
When does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 come out?
The full release is on October 23, 2026 at midnight local time.
How do I get early access to the Modern Warfare 4 campaign?
Digital preorders grant early access to the campaign from October 16, 2026, and to DMZ from October 20, 2026.
How much storage does Modern Warfare 4 need on PC?
The PC preload is live and requires 115GB of storage.