Call of Duty MW4 has been revealed, and it is making a lot of significant changes. Revamped movement, no Zombies, and a combination of the lessons learned from previous games in the sub-franchise should make this a strong entry after Black Ops 7 underperformed. But one thing that is returning from other Modern Warfare games is the early access period.

Here is what Infinity Ward has said and how it works.

Call of Duty MW4 will have campaign early access, as confirmed on the game’s blog. This early access begins a week before launch on October 16, 2026. The perk is available on PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 for anyone who purchases the base version of the game or Vault Edition of the game digitally.

“In the Modern Warfare 4 Campaign, you fight as Private Park, a young South Korean soldier facing live combat for the first time alongside his squad. What begins as a routine mission descends into chaos when North Korea launches a full-scale invasion, forcing Park and his unit into a desperate battle through collapsing cities and counteroffensives.

Beyond the front lines, operator-turned-outlaw Captain Price is operating outside the system he once served. A hunt for revenge draws Price toward a weapon powerful enough to shift the balance of power, setting in motion a conflict far greater than he ever anticipated. Forced into uneasy alliances and off-book operations, Price is pulled deeper into consequences he can no longer escape.

From large-scale battles and covert missions to combined-arms warfare and cinematic set pieces, the campaign delivers grounded combat and gameplay variety across a war that spreads far beyond the front lines.”

For even more on Call of Duty MW4, check out the game’s reveal and details about collaborations for the upcoming title.

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