What changed in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 - Beta in 2026

Weekend One is capped at Player Level 20, with progression to Level 30 available in Weekend Two.

Players can access 22 out of 33 weapons available at launch during the Beta.

Eliminate enemy Operators to earn points with unlimited respawns and full Create a Class functionality.

Players can build every Loadout using the Create a Class system, allowing for tailored combat roles.

Players can unlock Create a Class at Player Level 4, allowing for fully customized loadouts.

Unlock eight Beta Rewards throughout the Beta, which will be available in the full game upon launch.

Eliminate enemies and collect their Dog Tags to score for your team.

The beta features new modes including Hijack and Inflation alongside classic modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination.

Unlock new weapons, equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, and Beta Rewards by increasing your Player Level.

Unlock specialized modifications for weapons as you level them up, enhancing gameplay.

Players can visit the Firing Range to compare weapon builds and test attachments.

Players can track their Player Level and XP progress from the Multiplayer lobby and After Action Report.

Two Light Machine Guns are available, designed for sustained fire.

Round-based mode where players alternate between attacking and defending bomb sites.

Capture and defend three objectives marked A, B, and C to earn points.

Battle across a selection of 12 Core 6v6 maps featuring diverse environments.

Capture and hold the active Hardpoint to earn points, with rotating locations every minute.

Capture a Data Spike and plant it at the enemy Comm Station to earn points over time.

One Shotgun, the Rezi 12, is available for powerful close-range engagements.

Four Submachine Guns are available, optimized for close-quarters combat.

Eliminate enemies to collect cash, with High Value Targets marked for hunting.

Two Marksman Rifles are available, bridging the gap between Assault and Sniper Rifles.

Weapons are categorized into Primary, Secondary, and Melee, with various classes available.

Six Assault Rifles are available during the Beta, each with unique characteristics and Apex Attachments.

Players can complete Daily Challenges for bonus XP to progress through Player Levels more quickly.

Two Sniper Rifles are available for extreme-range precision.

Earn XP in Multiplayer matches to progress from Levels 1-30 and unlock new gameplay content.

Build loadouts with 9 Tactical Equipment items, 11 Lethals, and 11 Field Upgrades, including new equipment.

Play a Campaign mission for the first time in a Call of Duty Beta, preventing the destruction of a nuclear power station.

The new Zodiac map will be playable in this weekend’s Open Beta.

Fight in a dynamic combat space that reconfigures every two rounds with a randomized shared Loadout.

Equip up to three Killstreaks in Custom Loadouts, with additional options arriving at launch.

Build up to 12 Custom Loadouts with unique Operators assigned to each loadout.

Battle across two large-scale Combat Outpost maps set in the Haijin region.

Customize Operators with the Pick 3 Perk System, choosing from 18 available Perks.

Deploy with 19 weapons across nine classes, with additional weapons available through Campaign or Default Loadouts.

Two new modes added: Inflation, where eliminations build your fortune, and Hijack, involving planting a Data Spike.

Players can now progress up to Level 30 during the Open Beta.

Earn rewards by watching streamers during the Beta, including Emblems and Calling Cards.

Enter a dedicated training facility to learn and practice expanded movement and combat systems.

Unlock cosmetic rewards through player progression, including Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints.

Experience a Campaign mission before launch, featuring a large-scale ground assault.

A dedicated training experience to master movement systems.

New multiplayer mode introduced in the Beta.

Unlock cosmetic rewards through player progression during the Beta.

Brand-new map available for Warzone Resurgence mode.

Players can preload the Beta before the scheduled weekends.

Level cap raised from 20 to 30 between Beta weekends, unlocking more rewards.

New movement mechanics introduced to enhance gameplay.

Rewards for players who link their Activision account to Twitch.

Players can transfer progression and rewards across supported platforms.

Pre-loading for the Early Access Beta is now live on Steam.

Build up to 12 Custom Loadouts with unique Operators assigned to each loadout.

Play a Campaign mission for the first time in a Call of Duty Beta, preventing the destruction of a vital nuclear power station.

Unlock additional Killstreaks and Perks as player levels increase during the Beta.

Progress from Levels 1-20 in Weekend One, unlocking new content and rewards.

Link your Activision account with Twitch to earn rewards by watching creators during the Beta.

Play six Core 6v6 Multiplayer modes including the new mode 'Inflation'.

Enter a dedicated training facility to learn and practice expanded movement and combat systems.

Unlock powerful Apex Attachments by fully leveling supported weapons.

Earn cosmetic rewards by progressing through player levels during the Beta.