Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Early Access Opens October 20
Digital pre-orders unlock the revamped DMZ mode three days before the October 23 launch, with progression carrying into multiplayer.
Early Access for the revamped DMZ mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 opened on October 20, 2026 for players who digitally pre-ordered the game, according to Game Rant. The mode arrives three days ahead of the full release on October 23, 2026.
Digital pre-orders of Modern Warfare 4 grant access to the DMZ Early Access period. Players can progress up to level 77 in the mode, with each level unlocking new rewards.
Unlocks are tied to rank: the 3D printer becomes available at Rank 2, the Gunsmith at Rank 10 and a Dog Tag Case at Rank 20. DMZ progression counts toward Player XP, Weapon XP and Rank XP, and that progress carries over to multiplayer unlocks at launch.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.
DMZ's second attempt
DMZ first debuted in 2022 in Modern Warfare 2 and largely failed to make an impact, with fans returning to multiplayer and Warzone. The mode returns in Modern Warfare 4 in a revised form.
Quick answers
When does DMZ Early Access start in Modern Warfare 4?
Early Access for the revamped DMZ mode began on October 20, 2026 for players who digitally pre-ordered the game.
When does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release?
It launches on October 23, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Does DMZ progress carry over to multiplayer?
Yes. DMZ progression counts toward Player XP, Weapon XP and Rank XP, which carries over to multiplayer unlocks at launch.