# Modern Warfare 4 open and closed beta dates announced, including for Switch 2, alongside the return of Call of Duty: Next

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/modern-warfare-4-open-and-closed-beta-dates-announced-including-for-switch-2-alongside-the-return-of-call-of-duty-next/
- Published: 2026-07-21T08:37:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-21T09:22:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-beta-dates-switch-2-next
- Topics: Business, Call of Duty, Companies, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Modern Warfare 4 beta runs 21-25 August (pre-order) and 28 August-1 September (open)
- Switch 2 version joins for the open beta weekend; pre-orders start 26 August
- Call of Duty: Next returns 21 August as an online-only global event

## Summary

Activision has confirmed dates for the Modern Warfare 4 beta and the return of Call of Duty: Next, giving fans their clearest picture yet of the run-up to the game's launch. Next, the annual event traditionally used to unveil multiplayer gameplay, will take place on 21st August as a fully online "global event" rather than an in-person show, featuring a developer briefing followed by live creator gameplay before the beta opens immediately afterwards.

The beta runs across two weekends: a pre-order-only period from 21st to 25th August on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, followed by an open weekend from 28th August to 1st September that adds Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time. Switch 2 pre-orders go live on 26th August. Activision confirmed the beta will include 19 weapons, maps ranging from small 3v3 arenas to large vehicle battles, modes including Search & Destroy and the new Kill Block, and a Training Mobility Course to help players adjust to the game's movement mechanics. It follows a divisive weekend of early gameplay livestreams from Fanatics Fest NYC, with Modern Warfare 4 set for release on 23rd October across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2.

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