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

20 updates · 3 main milestones · Aug 20, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026

  1. 10 events
    Playable Campaign Mission: Entrenchednew contentMilestone

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

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    Mobility Course for Trainingnew content

    A dedicated training experience to master movement systems.

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    Ground War: Combat Outpostnew content

    New multiplayer mode introduced in the Beta.

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    Beta Rewards Systemnew content

    Unlock cosmetic rewards through player progression during the Beta.

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    Zodiac Map in Warzone Resurgencenew content

    Brand-new map available for Warzone Resurgence mode.

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    Preload Options for Betaquality of life

    Players can preload the Beta before the scheduled weekends.

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    Player Level Cap Adjustmentsbalance change

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

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    Expanded Movement Systemsnew content

    New movement mechanics introduced to enhance gameplay.

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    Twitch Drops for Beta Participantsother

    Rewards for players who link their Activision account to Twitch.

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    Progression Transfer Across Platformsquality of life

    Players can transfer progression and rewards across supported platforms.

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  2. 10 events
    Pre-load Early Access Betaquality of life

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

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    Create a Class and Operators Systemnew contentMilestone

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

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    Campaign Mission: 'Entrenched'new contentMilestone

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

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    Killstreaks and Perks Availabilitybalance change

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

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    Player Level Progressionbalance change

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

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    Twitch Drops for Betanew content

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

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    New Multiplayer Modesnew content

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

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    Mobility Course Introductionnew content

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

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    Apex Attachments Featurenew content

    Unlock powerful Apex Attachments by fully leveling supported weapons.

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    Beta Rewards Systemnew content

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

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