Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 - Beta

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta launched on August 21, 2026, featuring significant updates including the Player Progression System and a playable campaign mission, "Entrenched." Alongside these highlights, players experienced new multiplayer modes and maps.

• New Progression System: Players unlocked weapons, equipment, Perks, and more by increasing their Player Level through the new Player Progression System.

  • Unlock Create a Class at Level 4, allowing for tailored loadouts.
  • Earn XP in Multiplayer matches to progress from Levels 1-30.

• Core Multiplayer Content: The Beta introduced 12 Core 6v6 maps and featured new modes like Inflation and Hijack, alongside classic modes such as Team Deathmatch and Domination.

  • "Entrenched," a campaign mission, allowed players to experience a large-scale ground assault scenario.
  • The Zodiac map was added, playable in the Warzone Resurgence mode.

• Expanded Gameplay Mechanics: The Apex Attachment System allowed players to unlock specialized weapon modifications, enhancing gameplay experience.

  • New equipment types included 9 Tactical Equipment items, 11 Lethals, and 11 Field Upgrades.
  • Players could engage in new game modes like Hijack, which involved planting a Data Spike, and Inflation, where eliminations built players' fortunes.

• Balance Changes: The player level cap increased from 20 to 30 during the Beta, allowing for additional progression and rewards.

• Quality of Life Improvements: Players could track their Player Level and XP progress from the Multiplayer lobby and benefit from progression transfer across supported platforms.

• Twitch Drops: Players earned rewards by linking their Activision account to Twitch, enhancing community engagement during the Beta.