Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Opens Early for Preorders
Players who preordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 can play the campaign beginning October 16, a week before the game's October 23 launch.
Players who preordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 can begin playing the campaign on October 16, developer Infinity Ward and publisher Activision said, a week ahead of the game's full launch on October 23. The early access is available across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
The campaign can be preloaded now, but it does not unlock until 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. A new version of DMZ unlocks on October 20 for players who preordered. GameSpot reported the early access details.
Infinity Ward issued a statement asking players not to spoil the campaign's story as early access begins.
What comes next
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially launches on October 23. The game is expected to wrap up the Modern Warfare storyline that began with 2019's Modern Warfare.
Activision boss Tyler Bahl told The Game Business that Modern Warfare 4 is the "epic conclusion of the recent series of Modern Warfare." Bahl also confirmed that a new Call of Duty sub-franchise is in the works after years of Modern Warfare and Black Ops games.
Quick answers
When can I play the Modern Warfare 4 campaign early?
The campaign is playable beginning October 16 for players who preordered the game. It can be preloaded now but does not unlock until 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
When does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 fully launch?
The game officially launches on October 23.
When does the new DMZ unlock in Modern Warfare 4?
A new version of DMZ unlocks on October 20 for players who preordered the game.