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Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates for August

Activision has announced August beta dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, including support for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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🇬🇧 English Jul 21, 05:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jul 20, 17:29 UTC · Nintendo-Town

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The brief

Activision has confirmed that the open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will take place in August. The release includes an open beta for the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders for that platform scheduled to go live on August 26, 2026.

Coverage from IGN and the official Call of Duty franchise site emphasizes the beta dates and a serialized weapon camo pre-order bonus. PlayStation.Blog is detailing the game's Kill Block Multiplayer mode, while GoNintendo and Nintendo Everything focus on the Switch 2 availability.

Upcoming developments include Call of Duty: NEXT and further details regarding the Kill Block Multiplayer mode.

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Quick answers

When do Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin?

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version go live on August 26, 2026.

What is the new multiplayer mode called?

The new mode is called Kill Block Multiplayer.

Are there any pre-order bonuses mentioned?

Coverage mentions a serialized weapon camo pre-order bonus.

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Topics

Activision Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming

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