Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know

Welcome to the biggest Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Beta ever!

NOTE: This article showcases the complete Modern Warfare 4 Beta experience across both weekends. As the live Beta progresses, additional maps, modes, playlists, and gameplay features become available. Continue playing throughout both weekends to experience everything the Beta has to offer.

How to Download and Launch the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Beta

What do I need to do first?

Sign in with your Activision Account

• Transfer progression across supported platforms, letting you continue with the same profile if you play on more than one platform.

• Keep eligible Beta rewards tied to your Activision ID.

• Access earned Beta rewards when Modern Warfare 4 launches.

• Continue your progression if you switch between supported platforms.

When is the Modern Warfare 4 Beta Available?

Early Access (Weekend One)

Early Access begins at 11:00 AM PT, Friday August 21 for players on Steam. The Early Access Beta is scheduled to end at 10:00 AM PT on Tuesday, August 25.

Here’s how to participate in the Early Access Beta:

• Redeem a Beta Code, or

• Pre-order or pre-purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

How do I redeem a Beta Code?

Open Beta (Weekend Two)

The Open Beta begins at 10:00 AM PT, Friday August 28 for players on Steam. The Open Beta is scheduled to end at 10:00 AM PT on Tuesday, September 1.

Here’s how to participate in the Open Beta:

• The Beta is available to all players.

• Download the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta on your platform of choice.

• No pre-order or Beta Codes are needed.

How do I Download and Launch the Beta?

• Preload the Beta.

• Download and install the Beta.

• Launch the game once the Beta is live.

Can I preload the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access or Open Beta?

• Provided you meet the participation criteria for the Early Access Beta (see above), you can preload the Early Access Beta starting at 9:00 AM PT on Thursday August 20.

• All players can preload the Open Beta starting at 9:00 AM PT on Wednesday August 26.

How do I download the Modern Warfare 4 Beta on Steam (PC)?

Download the Beta:

• Launch Steam.

• Open the Store.

• Search for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

• Open the Store page.

• Select “Play Now” next to the Beta.

• Steam automatically adds the Beta to your Library and begins downloading.

Launch the Beta:

• Open your Steam Library.

• Select Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta.

• Click Play.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Modern Warfare 4 Beta

How can I find the Modern Warfare 4 Beta? I can't find it.

• Confirm the Beta is currently live.

• Verify your platform has access during the current Beta window.

• Restart your platform's storefront.

• Search again for Modern Warfare 4 Beta.

The Modern Warfare 4 Beta won’t launch. How can I fix this?

• Check for available updates.

• Restart your PC.

• Confirm the Beta live window has begun.

• Relaunch the application.

Will my Modern Warfare 4 Beta rewards be available in the full game?

• Remain tied to your Activision Account.

• Will be available when Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23.

• Player level (Rank).

• Weapon unlocks.

• Other in-Beta progression.

Where can I find updated Patch Notes information about the Modern Warfare 4 Beta?

Throughout the Beta, Patch Notes will be updated with the latest gameplay changes, bug fixes, balance adjustments, and other improvements as the team continues to refine the experience. Click here to visit the Patch Notes for consistently updated intel.

Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Rewards

• During Weekend One, the first five of the Rewards, up to “Dread Tiger” Operator Skin for Reece, can be unlocked, as the maximum Player Level you can progress to is Level 20.

• During Weekend Two, all eight of the Rewards, up to and including the “Beta Forged” Weapon Blueprint for the Han 86 Assault Rifle, can be unlocked. The maximum Player Level you can progress to is increased to Level 30.

• Earn additional Black Ops 7 Battle Pass Rewards simply for playing the Early Access Modern Warfare 4 Beta.

These rewards will not be available to earn after the Modern Warfare 4 Beta concludes. All Beta Rewards that you unlock via the game or Twitch Drops (see below) will be available in the full game when it releases on October 23.

Beta Rewards

• Player Level 4: “Through the Paces” Legendary Emblem

• Player Level 8: “First Served” Weapon Charm

• Player Level 12: “Meonjeo” Legendary Weapon Sticker

• Player Level 16: “Last Charge” Legendary Calling Card

• Player Level 20: “Dread Tiger” Operator Skin – Reece

• Player Level 23: “Field Tested” Epic Spray

• Player Level 26: “Beta Rights” Epic Loading Screen

• Player Level 30: “Beta Forged” Epic Han 86 Weapon Blueprint

Additional Rewards: Beta

• Default Items (immediately available): 3 Emblems, 3 Calling Cards, 1 Spray, and 3 Loading Screens.

• Mobility Course Challenge Reward: Clockwork Charm.

• Combat Record Rewards: \[CLASSIFIED] Weapon Blueprint, Emblem, and Charm.

• \[CLASSIFIED] Challenge Reward: \[CLASSIFIED].

Additional Rewards: Black Ops 7 Battle Pass Rewards

Additional Rewards: Twitch® Drops

Call of Duty:  NEXT Twitch Drops (above)

• “Gas Ready” Emblem (for watching 15 minutes)

• “Rapple Repel” Calling Card (for watching 30 minutes)

• “Ghost Helmet” Charm (for watching 45 minutes)

Call of Duty: Beta Twitch Drops (above)

• “Get Tactical” Emblem (for watching 15minutes)

• “Clearing House” Calling Card (for watching 30minutes)

• “Action Ready” Charm (for watching 45 minutes)

The Call of Duty Endowment is honored to be partnering with U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Kyle Carpenter, on the Call of Duty Endowment: Valor Pack. Coming day 1 on October 23rd to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Campaign Mission: Entrenched

QUICK INTEL:

• NEW: For the first time in a Call of Duty Beta, experience a Campaign mission before launch.

• Join a large-scale ground assault to prevent the destruction of a vital nuclear power station.

• Experience Modern Warfare 4's dramatic cinematic Campaign action using the game's weapons, movement, and combat systems.

• Continue the fight when the full Campaign launches on October 23, or pre-order and play it one week earlier when Campaign Early Access begins on October 16.

For the first time in a Call of Duty Beta, you can drop into a Campaign mission before launch. “Entrenched” throws you into a large-scale assault as friendly forces race to prevent a strategically important power station from falling into enemy hands. Fight alongside armored vehicles and infantry while experiencing the cinematic action and core gameplay systems that define the Modern Warfare 4 Campaign, all accessible during the Beta.

Mobility Course

QUICK INTEL:

• Master Modern Warfare 4's movement systems before entering your first Multiplayer match.

• Learn movement techniques through guided Tutorials before tackling timed Courses.

• Progress through Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert challenges.

• Earn ratings from C- through S for bragging rights and a unique Beta Weapon Charm—with more to earn at launch.

• Replay each Course to improve your routes, rating, and completion time.

• Build confidence with new traversal techniques before taking them into Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 4 introduces an expanded movement system built around responsiveness, player control, and preserving momentum through every engagement. Before deploying into Multiplayer, head to the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility and enter the Mobility Course, a dedicated training experience designed to teach every aspect of Modern Warfare 4's movement through guided Tutorials, timed Courses, and increasingly demanding challenges.

Each Course begins with a Tutorial that introduces new movement techniques through focused, on-screen instruction before asking you to apply them in a timed run. As your confidence grows, individual actions evolve into connected movement chains, challenging you to preserve momentum, navigate obstacles efficiently, and combine traversal with combat while earning higher ratings.

Modern Warfare 4's expanded movement system includes familiar traversal techniques alongside several new movement mechanics:

• Mantle Slide: Transition directly from a Mantle into a Slide.

• Mantle Momentum: Preserve forward velocity while clearing an obstacle.

• Mantle Steering: Adjust your direction, aim, or disengage during a Mantle.

• Supine Slide: Enter a longer, lower Slide that ends with your Operator on their back.

• Pipe Climb and Fast Pipe Slide: Ascend pipework or rapidly slide down it.

• Hang Shimmy: Move laterally while suspended from a ledge.

• Hang Lean: Aim, lean, and rotate while hanging from a ledge.

• Climbing Jump: Jump directionally from ledges, ladders, and pipes.

Whether you're learning these movement systems for the first time or chasing an S Rating on every Course, the Mobility Course is built to develop your skills long before you encounter your first live firefight.

MOBILITY COURSE: TOP TIPS

• Start with the Tutorial for each Course. Its focused exercises and on-screen instructions introduce the movement techniques used throughout the courses.

• Follow the prompts. The on-screen Tutorial instructions demonstrate each required action using your current control settings. Then try the course without these guardrails, using color-coded orange paint stains and arrows to guide your way.

• Prioritize clean execution. A smooth route with reliable transitions is more valuable than a fast run filled with missed movements.

• Earn at least a “B” Rating. Completing the Beginner and Intermediate courses with this rating allows you to approach the next course with a degree of competency, setting you up for future success.

• Replay with a plan. Once you know the layout, identify where you lose momentum and improve one section at a time.

Player Progression (Multiplayer)

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

• Weekend One: Progress through Level 20 and unlock the first five Beta Rewards.

• Weekend Two: Reach Level 30 to unlock every gameplay item and all eight Beta Rewards.

• Unlocked Beta Rewards become available in the full game when Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23.

Every match you play earns XP toward your Player Level (also known as Player Rank), steadily unlocking new ways to customize your Operator both cosmetically and tactically. Early progression expands your selection of Default Loadouts before Create a Class unlocks at Level 4, opening access to fully customized loadouts. Continue ranking up to unlock additional weapons, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, and eight Beta Rewards throughout the Beta.

• Track your Player Level and XP progress from the Multiplayer lobby and after every match via the After Action Report. Each new level immediately unlocks additional gameplay items, making it easy to see what's available next as you progress through the Beta.

• For a complete overview of your progression, open the main Multiplayer left Side Menu, select Career Profile (top left), then choose Progression. Here you can view your current Player Level, Rank, upcoming unlocks, and every item earned throughout the Beta.

Weekend One allows progression to Player Level 20, while Weekend Two raises the level cap to 30, granting access to the remaining gameplay unlocks and Beta Rewards. Cosmetic Beta Rewards earned during the Beta are tied to your Activision Account and will be available when Modern Warfare 4 launches, while gameplay progression resets when the Beta concludes.

• Unlock Create a Class immediately: New players begin with Default Loadouts. Reach Player Level 4 as quickly as possible to unlock Create a Class and start building your own custom loadouts.

• Check your Daily Challenges: Review your available Daily Challenges before deploying. Many can be completed together, helping you earn bonus XP and progress through the Player Levels more quickly.

• Keep an eye on your next unlock: Use the Progression screen to see exactly what's coming next. Knowing your upcoming weapon, Perk, Equipment, or Killstreak unlock can help you plan your next matches.

• Remember the weekend caps: Weekend One is capped at Player Level 20. Return for Weekend Two to continue progressing through Level 30 and unlock the remaining gameplay items and Beta Rewards. You can continue to play once you’ve hit the Player Level cap, you will just not be able to level up any further than each weekend’s cap. Earning XP once you’ve hit the Player Level cap will not go toward the second weekend.

Daily Challenges

Daily Challenges provide an additional source of XP while encouraging you to experiment with different weapons, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, and playstyles.

Player Level Unlocks

Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Weekends One and Two Progression Unlocks

Level 1 – Private I

• Assault Default Loadout

  • Kastov 762 Assault Rifle

  • Sang 9mm Pistol

  • Portable Radar Field Upgrade

  • Frag Grenade Lethal

  • Flash Grenade Tactical

  • Quick Fix Perk

• Stalker Default Loadout

  • ISO Nightshade SMG

  • Krait P68 Pistol

  • Sticky Grenade Lethal

  • Smoke Grenade Tactical

  • DDoS Field Upgrade

• Breacher Default Loadout

  • REZI 12 Shotgun

  • .50 GS Pistol

  • Drill Charge Lethal

  • Snapshot Grenade Tactical

  • Smoke Wall Field Upgrade

Level 2 — Private II

• Demolition Default Loadout

  • FINN LMG

  • PILA Launcher

  • Stim Tactical

  • Trip Wire Lethal

  • Riot Shield Field Upgrade

Level 3 —  Private III

• Sniper Default Loadout

  • Signal 50 Sniper Rifle

  • Axion Assault Rifle

  • Smoke Grenade Tactical

  • Thermite Lethal

  • Razor Wire Trap Field Upgrade

Level 4 — Private IV

• Create a Class

• “Through the Paces” Legendary Emblem — Beta Reward

Level 5 — Private V

• Type 73 — Light Machine Gun, A fast-cycling 7.62x54R LMG, the Type 73 offers balanced recoil and mid-tier impact for its class.

Level 6 — Private First Class I

• Bomb Glider — Killstreak, 4 Kills, Hand-held glider with an explosive payload.

Level 7 — Private First Class II

• Drill Charge Lethal — Equipment, Thermal lance that burrows through surfaces before releasing an explosive round.

Level 8 — Private First Class III

• SAM Airburst Turret — Field Upgrade, Portable missile turret that intercepts aerial threats.

• Lethal Reach — Perk, Throw equipment farther with a visible trajectory. Automatically use your dedicated melee attack when you perform a melee butt.

• “First Served” Epic Weapon Charm — Beta Reward

Level 9 — Private First Class IV

• Care Package — Killstreak, 4 Kills, Call in a random killstreak care package to your location.

• M4 — Assault Rifle, Fully automatic and highly adaptable, this iconic service rifle excels in most combat engagements.

Level 10 — Private First Class V

• Snapshot Grenade — Tactical, Provides a momentary glimpse of enemies within the immediate area for your team.

Level 11 — Specialist I

• Riot Shield — Field Upgrade, Destructible shield that can be planted to provide cover for your team.

• PPSh-41 — Submachine Gun, A legendary submachine gun with over 80 years of combat service, the PPSh-41 overwhelms enemies at close range with its best-in-class rate of fire and generous ammo capacity.

Level 12 — Specialist II

• Impact Warhead — Killstreak, 4 Kills, Explosive payload that drills through multiple floors.

• Fast Hands — Perk, Reload, use equipment, and swap weapons faster.

• “Meonjeo” Legendary Weapon Sticker — Beta Reward

Level 13 — Specialist III

• Proximity Mine — Lethal, Proximity-triggered explosive that launches and detonates in the air. Can also stick to vehicles that pass over it before exploding.

Level 14 — Specialist IV

• Oris 8.6 — Marksman Rifle, A lightweight bolt-action chambered in 8.6 Blackout, the Oris 8.6 delivers impressive energy from a compact, modular frame. Sleek monolithic design and smooth cycling make it effective for precision fire in tight mobile engagements.

• Trophy System — Field Upgrade, Deployable defense system that destroys up to three airborne projectiles. Larger targets will take multiple shots to counter.

Level 15 — Specialist V

• Concussion Grenade — Tactical. Disorients enemies, resulting in reduced reaction speeds and blurred vision.

Level 16 — Corporal I

• Wheelson — Killstreak, 8 Kills, AI controlled vehicle that hunts down nearby targets or guards the area around the owner.

• High Alert — Perk, Vision pulses when spotted by an enemy player outside of view.

• “Last Charge” Legendary Calling Card — Beta Reward

Level 17 — Corporal II

• Zip Gun — Lethal, 3D printed, single-use pistol that can be quickly deployed to take out close ranged targets.

Level 18 — Corporal III

• Hyeon Burst — Assault Rifle, A versatile North Korean prototype rifle running 6.8mm with a hard-hitting burst mode that puts fast, decisive rounds on target.

Level 19 — Corporal IV

• Seeker Drone — Field Upgrade, Deployable drone that seeks out nearby enemies to snapshot them.

Level 20 — Corporal V

• Ninja — Perk, Your footsteps are quieter, with significantly reduced range.

• Crossfire — Killstreak, 6 Kills, Call in dual airstrikes to annihilate enemies from both directions.

• “Dread Tiger” Operator Skin – Reece — Beta Reward

Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Weekend Two Progression Unlocks

Level 21 — Sergeant I

• Kastov 762 — Assault Rifle, A full-auto 7.62x39mm rifle offering heavy per-shot impact with equally firm recoil. Reliable and forceful but requires control to keep on target.

Level 22 — Sergeant II

• Trip Wire — Lethal, thrown explosive trap that deploys a detonation wire upon landing. Multiple Trip Wires can be linked together, creating a connected network of explosives.

Level 23 — Sergeant III

• .50 GS — Pistol, A powerhouse in any operator’s hands, this .50 caliber sidearm is a heavy-hitter when the recoil is controlled.

• Heartbeat Sensor — Tactical, Battery-powered tablet that displays nearby enemy locations.

• “Field Tested” Epic Spray — Beta Reward

Level 24 — Sergeant IV

• Missile Salvo — Killstreak, 7 Kills, Aerial missile platform that fires lock on missiles.

• Ghost — Perk, Undetectable by Enemy Callouts, UAVs, Portable Radars, and Heartbeat Sensors.

Level 25 — Sergeant V

• Patriot XMR — Assault Rifle, A full-auto rifle that delivers high-impact fire with substantial recoil, the Patriot XMR rewards controlled fire, hitting hard at mid to long ranges when properly braced.

• Inflatable Decoy — Field Upgrade, Proximity activated decoy dummy. Upon activation the reinforced fiber target is violently deployed to confuse and distract.

Level 26 — Staff Sergeant I

• Combat Drone — Killstreak, 5 Kills, Remote controlled anti-personnel drone.

• Thermite — Lethal, Sticky incendiary device that deals heavy damage to vehicles and armored targets.

• “Beta Rights” Epic Loading Screen — Beta Reward

Level 27 — Staff Sergeant II

• X-58 — Submachine gun, An integrally suppressed subsonic SMG with high impact, very low recoil, and a steady firing rhythm for effective stealthy operations.

Level 28 — Staff Sergeant III

• Molotov Cocktail — Lethal, Improvised incendiary device that explodes on impact, leaving flammable pools in the area.

• Battle Hardened — Perk, Reduce the effect of enemy Tacticals.

Level 29 — Staff Sergeant IV

• Smoke Wall — Field Upgrade, Hand-held rocket that emits a long trail of heavy smoke coverage.

• Shock Stick — Tactical, Electrical device that sticks to surfaces, electrocutes enemies, destroys equipment, and causes vehicles to go haywire.

Level 30 — Staff Sergeant V

• Signal 50 — Sniper Rifle, Equipped with a recoil-reducing reciprocating barrel, this devastating .50 Cal anti-material rifle offers enhanced shot stability and precision, helping operators stay on target when every round counts.

• Cold-Blooded — Perk, Undetectable by AI Targeting Systems, Recon Drones, Snapshot Grenades, and High Alert.

• “Beta Forged” ISO Nightshade (SMG) Weapon Blueprint — Beta Reward

Beta Rewards

Create a Class

• Create a Class is the Multiplayer loadout system where you build and customize your Operator before entering a match.

• Create a Class has been redesigned for Modern Warfare 4, bringing every major loadout choice together in one streamlined menu.

• Customize your Operator, Primary Weapon, Secondary Weapon, Melee Weapon, Tactical Equipment, Lethal Equipment, Field Upgrade, Perks, and Killstreaks.

• Create up to 12 Custom Loadouts (Classes), each with its own Operator, weapons, equipment, Perks, Field Upgrade, and Killstreaks.

• Assign Operators, Perks, and Killstreaks to individual Custom Loadouts or apply them across all your loadouts.

• Additional customization options unlock as you increase your Player Level throughout the Beta.

Create a Class is the Multiplayer loadout system in Modern Warfare 4, allowing you to customize every aspect of your Operator before deploying into Multiplayer matches. Enhanced for Modern Warfare 4, every major customization choice now lives in a single streamlined menu, making it faster and easier to build specialized loadouts.

Operators

• Operators are now selected as part of every Create a Class loadout, allowing each Custom Loadout to have its own identity.

• Deploy as one of a broad roster of Tier One Operators, each featuring unique appearances, voice performances, and interchangeable Finishing Moves.

• Choose from a broad roster of military specialists and returning fan-favorite Operators during the Open Beta.

• Pre-order or pre-purchase the Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition and unlock additional Operators during the Beta.

• Additional Operators will be available at launch.

Operators are now an integral part of Create a Class, allowing you to assign a different Tier One Operator to every Custom Loadout. Pair your preferred Operators with different weapons, equipment, and combat roles to create distinctive Classes. Operators are cosmetic and do not provide tactical advantages.

Operator Selection and Skins

Vault Edition Operators

Price

Valeria

Ghost

Blix

COM SFT (France)

KSK Amphibious (Germany)

SK Special Forces (South Korea)

SAS (United Kingdom)

Additional Beta Operators

Coffey

Blackwell

Reece

Park

Kal

Dallas

Dunn

Zimo

Minhee

CTSFO

UCTF

Milsim KSK Arctic

Milsim US SF

Finishing Moves

Weapons

• 22 Weapons available during the Beta.

• Nine Weapon classes, from Assault Rifles to Melee Weapons.

• Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapon categories.

• Unlock additional Weapons as you rank up.

• Build every Loadout using Create a Class.

During the Beta, you'll unlock and wield up to 22 of the 33 weapons available at launch, spanning every major weapon class. Whether you favor the adaptability of Assault Rifles, the aggressive mobility of SMGs, the stopping power of Shotguns and Sniper Rifles, or the utility of Launchers and Melee Weapons, the Beta offers a broad selection from the full Multiplayer arsenal.

• Six Assault Rifles (ARs): Han 86, M4, Hyeon Burst, Kastov 762, Patriot XMR, Axion (Default Loadout only)*

• Four Submachine Guns (SMGs): ISO Nightshade, PPSh-41, X-58 Nyx, Wz. 55 Striga (Campaign Mission only)*

• One Shotgun: Rezi 12

• Two Light Machine Guns (LMGs): FiNN LMG, Type 73

• Two Marksman Rifles: MAR-9, Oris 8.6

• Two Sniper Rifles: KG-7 Vulcan, Signal .50

• Three Pistols: Krait P68, .50 GS, Sang 9mm (Default Loadout only)*

• One Launcher: PILA

• One Melee Weapon: Combat Knife

The Firing Range

WEAPONS: TOP TIPS:

• Beta test: Try every weapon class early. Each class fills a distinct combat role, and unlocking multiple weapons expands your Create a Class options.

• Hand-crafted support: Use the default loadouts to sample the available arsenal. They let you try different weapon types while you’re still unlocking custom Create a Class options.

• Good backup: Don't overlook your Secondary Weapon. Swapping weapons is often faster than reloading during close engagements, making Pistols and Launchers valuable backup options.

• Proven strategy: Progress your favorite weapons. The more you level a weapon, the more customization options become available through Gunsmith and Apex Attachments.

Apex Attachments

QUICK INTEL:

• Unlock by fully leveling supported weapons.

• Equipped separately from standard Gunsmith attachments.

• Does not consume an attachment slot.

• Introduce unique gameplay effects and weapon behaviors.

• One unique Apex Attachment is available for each supported weapon in the Beta.

APEX ATTACHMENTS: TOP TIPS

• Every Apex Attachment is unique. They don't provide generic stat bonuses; they introduce bespoke gameplay effects specific to each supported weapon.

• They don't consume an attachment slot. Equip an Apex Attachment alongside your standard Gunsmith build to further specialize your weapon.

• Choose your weapon first, then chase its Apex Attachment. Fully leveling a weapon unlocks its Apex Attachment, making weapon progression worthwhile beyond standard attachment unlocks.

Primary Weapons Available During the Modern Warfare 4 Beta

Assault Rifles Available in the Beta (6)

Han 86

Unlocked: Immediately. Levels: 68

M4

Unlocked: Player Rank 9. Levels: 68

Hyeon Burst

Unlocked: Player Rank 18. Levels: 64

Kastov 762

Unlocked: Player Rank 21. Levels: 71

Patriot XMR (Battle Rifle)

Unlocked: Player Rank 25. Levels: 64

Axion

Unlocked: Default Loadout Only. Levels: 67

Submachine Guns Available in the Beta (4)

ISO Nightshade

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 56

PPSh-41

Unlocked: Player Rank 11. Levels: 54

X-58 Nyx

Unlocked: Player Rank 27. Levels: 47

WZ.55 Striga

Unlocked: Campaign Mission Only. Levels: 52

Shotgun Available in the Beta (1)

Rezi 12

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 60

Light Machine Guns Available in the Beta (2)

Finn LMG

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 52

Type 73

Unlocked: Player Rank 5. Levels: 57

Marksman Rifles Available in the Beta (2)

MAR-9

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 67

Oris 8.6

Unlocked: Player Rank 14. Levels: 68

Sniper Rifles Available in the Beta (2)

KG-7 Vulcan

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 72

Signal .50

Unlocked: Player Rank 30. Levels: 73

Available During the Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Secondary and Melee Weapons

Pistols Available in the Beta (3)

Karit P68

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 34

.50 GS

Unlocked: Player Rank 23. Levels: 50

Sang 9mm

Unlocked: Default Loading Only. Levels: 34

Launchers Available in the Beta (1)

PILA

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 36

Melee Weapons Available in the Beta (1)

Combat Knife

Unlocked: Player Rank Immediately. Levels: 30

Gunny

QUICK INTEL:

• Optional Gunnery Sergeant, nicknamed Gunny.

• Weapon build recommender within Create a Class.

• With a click of a button, can generate new builds using the attachments you've already unlocked.

• Adapts recommendations as your arsenal grows.

• Built for both new and experienced players.

GUNNY: TOP TIPS:

• Try Gunny early. Generate a recommended build as soon as you unlock Create a Class to get into Multiplayer with a dependable weapon configuration.

• Experiment with different builds. As your arsenal grows, compare Gunny's Short Range, Balanced, and Long Range recommendations to discover which combat role best suits your playstyle.

• Make Gunny your starting point. Use a recommended build as-is or treat it as the foundation for your own Gunsmith customization as additional attachments become available.

Gunsmith

QUICK INTEL:

• Customize Weapon performance, handling, and appearance.

• Equip a wide range of Attachments to suit your playstyle.

• Unlock Apex Attachments by fully leveling supported Weapons.

• Compare Weapon performance using detailed Gunsmith statistics.

• Build your own loadouts or use Gunny for optimized recommendations.

Returning players will already be familiar with Gunsmith, while newcomers can expect a broad range of Attachment categories that allow you to customize every aspect of your weapon:

• Optics: Improve target acquisition with a variety of sights, helping you line up shots more effectively.

• Lasers: Tighten hip-fire spread, support a Canted Stance, highlight enemies, and provide other close-quarters aiming benefits—though some lasers may reveal your position.

• Barrels: Adjust a Weapon's damage range, bullet velocity, and other ballistic characteristics.

• Muzzles: Reduce recoil, suppress weapon fire, or otherwise refine shot control and weapon accuracy.

• Underbarrels: Enhance recoil control and aiming stability or equip specialized launcher attachments where available.

• Stocks: Boost mobility, accuracy, flinch resistance, or handling related handling traits.

• Rear Grips: Adjust weapon handling, including Aim Down Sight (ADS) and Sprint-to-Fire speeds.

• Ammunition: Modify your weapon's rounds to alter ballistic performance, adding specialized effects or enhancing attributes like bullet velocity, damage range, or penetration.

• Magazines: Increase ammunition capacity or improve reload efficiency to keep you in the fight longer.

Infinity Ward has introduced some streamlining to the way Attachments are accessed:

• Each Attachment is only unlocked once, meaning there is no redundant grinding. The same Attachment is available across all weapons that use it, once unlocked the first time.

• Each weapon can unlock all attachments available to it.

• Players do not have to utilize a different weapon to earn an attachment on their favorite gun(s).

• Grow your arsenal: The more attachments you unlock, the more that become immediately available when you start to use a new weapon.

• Weapon Progression Speed: If you reach a level on a weapon that would award you an attachment you already own, you skip that level with a Bonus Level Up.

GUNSMITH: TOP TIPS:

• Start with a purpose. Build your weapon around the engagement distances and combat role you expect to face rather than trying to improve every stat.

• Use Toggle Details frequently. Compare detailed weapon statistics before equipping Attachments to understand exactly what changes.

• Balance your build. Improving one attribute often comes with trade-offs elsewhere, so compare multiple builds before settling on a favorite.

• Experiment with different Attachment categories. Small changes to optics, grips, ammunition, or stocks can dramatically alter how a weapon handles.

• Let Gunny do the heavy lifting if you're unsure. Generate an optimized build first, then fine-tune it manually as you unlock additional Attachments.

• Canted Stance: Unlock compatible Laser Attachments such as the 1mW and 5mW Canted Lasers to access Canted Stance. This greatly improves ADS responsiveness and tactical mobility, though your laser beam will remain visible while aiming.

• Hollow Point Ammunition: Returning for Modern Warfare 4, Hollow Point rounds delay enemy healing and cause critically injured Operators to leave a blood trail, making wounded enemies easier to track down.

Tactical Equipment

QUICK INTEL:

• Choose a Tactical Equipment item that complements your weapons, Perks, and playstyle.

• Six Tactical Equipment items are available during the Open Beta, with two available through specific Default Loadouts only.

• Depending on the Tactical, gather intelligence, obscure vision, disrupt enemy movement, or create tactical opportunities for your squad.

• Experiment with different Tacticals to discover new ways to approach every combat engagement.

• Additional Tactical Equipment will be available at launch.

Tacticals at a Glance (7 Available during the Beta)

• Flash Grenade (Unlocked immediately):  Blinds and deafens targets.

• Smoke Grenade (Unlocked immediately): Deploy a dense smoke screen that blocks vision and disrupts automated targeting systems. Sustained gunfire and explosive impacts can disperse the smoke, creating temporary sightlines through the dispersing cloud.

• Snapshot Grenade (Unlocked at Player Level 10): Provides a momentary glimpse of enemies within the immediate area for your team.

• Concussion Grenade (AKA Stun Grenade, unlocked immediately, Default Class): Explodes on impact with the ground, causing nearby enemies to become inaccurate and have blurred vision.

• Heartbeat Sensor (Unlocked at Player Level 23): A limited use tablet that displays rough information about nearby enemies.

• Shock Stick (Unlocked at Player Level 29): Electrical device that sticks to surfaces, electrocutes enemies, destroys equipment, and causes vehicles to go haywire.

• Stim (Unlocked Immediately, Default Class): Military stimulant that immediately starts health regeneration and refreshes Tactical Sprint.

• Use your Tactical often. Tactical Equipment is designed to create opportunities throughout a match, not just during critical moments.

• Coordinate with your squad. Combining Tactical Equipment with your teammates can be far more effective than using it alone.

• Match your Tactical to your loadout. Choose equipment that complements your weapons, Perks, and preferred combat role. Examples are shown below.

• Think tactically. The best Tactical Equipment often creates opportunities for your team rather than securing kills directly.

Lethal Equipment

QUICK INTEL:

• Choose one Lethal Equipment item to support your preferred combat role.

• Eight Lethal Equipment items are available during the Open Beta.

• Breach defended positions, deny key routes, and secure eliminations with a range of offensive equipment.

• Experiment with explosive, incendiary, and deployable Lethals to suit your approach to combat.

• Additional Lethal Equipment will be available at launch.

Lethals at a Glance (8 Available during the Beta)

• Frag Grenade (Unlocked immediately): Cookable fragmentation grenade.

• Sticky Grenade (Unlocked immediately): Timed sticky grenade.

• Drill Charge (Unlocked at Player Level 7): Thermal lance that burrows through surfaces before exploding.

• Proximity Mine (Unlocked at Player Level 7): Proximity-triggered explosive that launches upward before detonating, dealing heavy damage to the surrounding area.

• Thermite (Unlocked at Player Level 26): Sticky incendiary device that ignites on impact.

• Trip Wire (Unlocked at Player Level 22): Throwable explosive trap that deploys a detonation wire upon landing. Multiple Trip Wires can link together, creating a connected network of explosives.

• Zip Gun (Unlocked at Player Level 17): Single-use pistol that can be deployed quickly, capable of eliminating hostiles at close range.

• Molotov Cocktail (Unlocked at Player Level 28): Improvised incendiary device that explodes on impact.

• Force movement before forcing eliminations. The best Lethals often succeed by making opponents abandon strong positions, giving you the advantage before the firefight begins.

• Choose the right tool for the job. Some Lethals excel at clearing cover, others defend objectives or restrict enemy movement. Match your equipment to the situation.

• Think ahead. Deployable Lethals are most effective when placed where enemies are likely to move, not where they are already standing.

• Coordinate with your squad. Time your Lethals with teammate pushes to maximize pressure and capitalize on disrupted enemy positions.

Field Upgrades

QUICK INTEL:

• Equip one rechargeable Field Upgrade to provide a powerful ability during a match.

• Eight Field Upgrades are available during the Open Beta, with one available through a specific Default Loadout.

• Field Upgrades recharge automatically over time after use, with each Upgrade recharging at its own rate, allowing them to be deployed multiple times during a match.

• Deploy specialized tools to gather intelligence, support teammates, defend objectives, disrupt enemy equipment, or create new tactical opportunities.

• Additional Field Upgrades will be available at launch.

Field Upgrades provide powerful rechargeable abilities that help your squad adapt as a match unfolds. Unlike Tactical and Lethal Equipment, Field Upgrades recharge automatically over time after use, allowing every Operator to repeatedly deploy specialized tools that gather intelligence, support teammates, protect objectives, create cover, or counter enemy threats. Familiar equipment has also found a new home in this category. For example, the Riot Shield is now a placeable, destructible Field Upgrade, opening new tactical possibilities. Every Field Upgrade approaches these challenges differently, making your selection an important part of every Create a Class.

During the Open Beta, you'll have access to eight Field Upgrades spanning reconnaissance, defensive, support, and area-denial roles, with Razor Wire available through a specific Default Loadout. Some reward careful planning before an engagement, while others are best deployed in the middle of a firefight or to reinforce a position already under attack. Experiment with each one to discover which best complements your preferred weapons, Perks, equipment, and overall combat role. Additional Field Upgrades will be available at launch.

Field Upgrades at a Glance (9 Available during the Beta)

• Portable Radar (Available immediately): Emits a periodic radar ping to detect nearby enemies.

• DDOS (Available immediately): Activates a device that deactivates electronics and disrupts enemy sensors in the immediate area for a short time.

• SAM Airburst Turret (Available Player Level 8): Portable artillery turret that intercepts aerial threats.

• Riot Shield (Available Player Level 11): Deploy a placeable, destructible Riot Shield to defend your team, reinforce objectives, or hold the frontline.

• Trophy System (Available Player Level 14): Deployable defense system that destroys up to three airborne projectiles. Larger targets will take multiple shots to counter.

• Seeker Drone (Available Player Level 19): Deploy a drone that will seek nearby enemies and snapshot them.

• Inflatable Decoy (Available Player Level 25): Proximity-activated decoy mine. Upon activation, the reinforced fiber target is violently deployed to confuse and distract. Press the activation button a second time for manual activation.

• Razor Wire (Available immediately, Default Class): Deploy a mine which ensnares your enemies in razor wire.

• Smoke Wall (Available Player Level 29): Fire a fast-moving rocket that leaves a trail of smoke behind it, providing safer battlefield rotations.

• Consider the recharge rate. A faster-recharging Field Upgrade may be available several times during a match, while a slower option may reward more deliberate deployment.

• Deploy with purpose. Avoid activating a Field Upgrade simply because it is ready. Consider the objective, nearby threats, and what your squad is about to do.

• Plan before contact. Reconnaissance, defensive, and area-denial Field Upgrades are often most effective when deployed before the enemy reaches your position.

• Respond to the battle. Save disruptive or protective Field Upgrades for moments when they can directly counter an enemy push, aerial threat, or fortified position.

• Protect deployed equipment. Place stationary Field Upgrades where they can perform their role without being immediately exposed to enemy fire.

• Coordinate with your squad. A well-timed Field Upgrade can support an advance, strengthen a defense, or create a safer route for multiple teammates.

Killstreaks

QUICK INTEL:

• Equip up to three Killstreaks before entering a Multiplayer match.

• Earn Killstreaks by achieving consecutive kills without being eliminated.

• Killstreaks unlock after earning 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11 eliminations, depending on the Killstreak selected.

• Apply your selected Killstreaks to a single Custom Loadout or across all your Custom Loadouts.

• Additional Killstreaks will be available at launch.

During the Multiplayer portion of the Open Beta, you'll have access to 10 Killstreaks spread across five kill requirements: 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 eliminations. Lower-tier Killstreaks can be earned more consistently throughout a match, while higher-tier rewards require longer streaks in exchange for greater impact. Once you've built your preferred combination, assign it to individual Custom Loadouts or apply the same Killstreaks across all your loadouts. Additional Killstreaks will be available at launch.

Killstreaks at a Glance (10 Available during the Multiplayer Portion of the Beta)

• UAV (Available immediately): Recon ship that reveals enemy locations on the minimap.

• Care Package (Available at Player Level 9): Call in a random Killstreak Care Package to your location.

• Bomb Glider (Available at Player Level 6): Hand-held glider with an explosive payload.

• Impact Warhead (Available at Player Level 12): Launch an Impact Warhead that rips through multiple floors.

• Crossfire (Available at Player Level 20): Call in dual airstrikes to annihilate enemies from both directions.

• Combat Drone (Available at Player Level 26): Remote-controlled anti-personnel drone.

• Artillery Beacon (Available immediately): Throw a sticky beacon to call in heat-seeking MLRS on the target.

• Wheelson (Available at Player Level 16): AI-controlled vehicle that hunts down nearby targets or guards the area around the owner.

• Missile Salvo (Available at Player Level 24): Call in air support to rain cruise missiles down from above.

• Attack Helicopter (Available immediately): Call in a deadly overwatch helicopter to patrol an area.

• Build a balanced set. Pair reliable lower-tier Killstreaks with one or two higher-tier rewards that can change the course of a match.

• Protect your streak. As you approach your next reward, surviving becomes just as important as earning another elimination.

• Choose the right moment. Waiting a few seconds for the right opportunity often produces better results than activating a Killstreak too hastily.

• Support your squad. Reconnaissance and support Killstreaks can be just as valuable as offensive firepower when attacking or defending objectives.

• Adapt your selection. Different maps, modes, and playstyles favor different Killstreak combinations.

Perks

QUICK INTEL:

• Customize your Operator with the Pick 3 Perk System.

• Equip one Perk from each of three Perk slots within Create a Class.

• Mix and match Perks to support different combat roles and playstyles.

• 16 Perks are available during the Open Beta, with three available through Default Loadouts only.

• Use the Apply to All Loadouts option to quickly equip your chosen Perk combination across every Create a Class loadout.

Modern Warfare 4's Pick 3 System lets you equip one Perk from each of three Perk slots, encouraging you to build combinations that complement your preferred weapons, equipment, and overall approach to combat. Some combinations reward aggressive objective play, while others emphasize stealth, survivability, mobility, or tactical awareness. During the Beta, 16 Perks are available to experiment with, including three available through specific Default Loadouts early in your progression. More Perks will arrive at launch.

Perks at a Glance

Perk 1 Slot (5)

• Overkill (Available immediately): Carry two Primary Weapons.

• Ninja (Available at Player Level 20): Quieter footsteps.

• High Alert (Available at Player Level 16): Warns when an unseen enemy spots you.

• Quick Fix (Available immediately): Regenerate health after eliminations and while capturing objectives. (Default Loadout during Beta)

• Ghost (Available at Player Level 24): Remain undetected by multiple enemy reconnaissance tools.

Perk 2 Slot (4)

• Fast Hands (Available at Player Level 12): Faster reloads, equipment use, and weapon swaps.

• Hardline (Available immediately): Reduce Killstreak costs by one.

• Bomb Squad (Available immediately): Increased protection against explosives.

• Tracker (Available immediately, Default Class Only): Track enemy footprints and conceal your kill markers. (Default Loadout during Beta)

Perk 3 Slot (6)

• Scavenger (Available immediately): Replenish ammunition from fallen enemy Operators.

• Lethal Reach (Available at Player Level 8): Throw equipment farther with a trajectory preview and automatically perform a dedicated melee attack.

• Blood Rush (Available immediately): Longer Tactical Sprint, faster crouch movement, and stamina restored after eliminations.

• Combat Grid (Available immediately, Default Class Only)): Highlight enemy equipment, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, vehicles, and friendly teammates. (Default Loadout during Beta)

• Battle Hardened (Available at Player Level 28): Reduce the effects of enemy Tactical equipment.

• Cold-Blooded (Available at Player Level 30): Remain undetected by AI targeting systems and several reconnaissance tools.

Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Modes

The Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta showcases the full range of Multiplayer combat. Deploy into classic modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination, master all-new experiences including Hijack and Inflation, test your skills in intense 3v3 Gunfight matches, or join combined-arms Ground War battles featuring tanks and other vehicles. Explore the mode overviews below.

Team Deathmatch (Core 6v6)

QUICK INTEL:

• Eliminate enemy Operators to earn points for your team.

• The first team to reach the score limit or the lead when time expires wins the match.

• Unlimited respawns keep the action moving while rewarding smart engagements, teamwork, and consistent gunplay.

• Full Create a Class functionality lets you experiment with all available weapons, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, and Killstreaks.

Team Deathmatch is Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer in its purest form. Two teams compete to earn points by eliminating enemy Operators, with every kill bringing your team one step closer to victory. Without objectives to capture or defend, success comes from consistently winning engagements while denying the enemy opportunities to score.

Every elimination counts but surviving to fight the next battle is just as important. Winning consecutive engagements not only denies the enemy points; it also earns valuable Killstreaks that can strengthen your team's advantage. Whether you're jumping into your first Multiplayer match or sharpening your gunfighting skills before tackling objective-based modes, Team Deathmatch rewards smart decision-making, teamwork, and consistent performance.

Hijack (Core 6v6)

QUICK INTEL:

• NEW: Fight to capture a Data Spike around the central area of the map.

• Carry, throw, or pass the Spike to teammates as you advance.

• Plant the Spike at the enemy Comm Station to earn points over time, plus a bonus score when it detonates.

• Defuse enemy Spikes before they can score.

Hijack is a brand-new objective mode where both teams battle over a single Data Spike, then advance it toward the enemy Comm Station. Once planted, the Spike continuously generates points for your team, forcing the opposition to launch a counterattack before it detonates or risk falling behind.

Victory depends on momentum as much as firepower. Keep the Spike moving by carrying it yourself or throwing it to teammates to maintain the attack. Full Create a Class functionality gives your team multiple ways to escort the Spike, disrupt enemy advances, and defend the objective as you fight to maximize your score.

HIJACK: TOP TIPS:

• Protect the carrier: While carrying the Data Spike, the Lethal input is used to throw it, preventing the carrier from deploying their equipped Lethal. Teammates should clear dangerous routes, support their carrier with their Equipment, and be ready to recover the Spike if the carrier is eliminated.

• Keep the Spike moving: A stationary Spike gives the enemy time to regroup. Carry it, throw it to a teammate, or quickly recover it after a firefight to maintain the attack.

• Fight for the Comm Station: Planting the Spike is only half the battle. Prepare defensive positions before the enemy counterattack arrives and protect the Spike until it detonates.

• Use the fight equipment for the job: The carrier loses access to their equipped Lethal, making the surrounding squad’s loadout choices especially important. Use equipment and Killstreaks to clear routes, protect the advance, and secure the Comm Station after planting.

• Adapt as the Spike moves: Every time the Data Spike resets, both teams race to regain possession. Recover quickly, adjust your routes, and don't allow the enemy time to establish their next defense.

Inflation (Core 6v6)

QUICK INTEL:

• NEW: Eliminate enemies to collect cash and build your fortune.

• Defeat wealthy HVT Operators to steal the cash they're carrying.

• The richest players become marked High Value Targets for everyone to hunt.

• Survive the escalating chaos of Overtime, where increased cash multipliers can dramatically swing the match.

Inflation is a new Multiplayer mode that transforms every successful Operator into a bigger prize… and target. Eliminate enemies to collect cash, but the more wealth you carry, the greater the target on your back. Once you reach the High Value Target threshold, your position is revealed, inviting the entire enemy team to hunt you down while your teammates defend your position, recover dropped cash, and continue building their own fortunes.

As fortunes grow, so do the stakes. Every elimination can dramatically swing the score as teams choose whether to protect their richest players or launch coordinated attacks against enemy High Value Targets. Overtime raises the tension even further with increased cash multipliers, creating a chaotic finale where fortunes can change hands in moments. Full Create a Class functionality gives your team the tools to hunt High Value Targets, defend your biggest earners, and survive the escalating chaos as the match reaches its dramatic conclusion.

• Think beyond eliminations: Every fight is an opportunity to earn cash, recover dropped wealth, deny the enemy a payout, or eliminate an HVT. The best play isn't always the next gunfight.

• Protect your biggest earners: HVTs become priority targets for the opposing team. Stay close enough to defend them while maintaining crossfires and multiple angles.

• Recover dropped cash quickly: Eliminated Operators drop cash that either team can collect. Denying the enemy these recoveries is often just as valuable as securing them yourself.

• Prepare for Overtime: Increased cash multipliers make the closing moments the most valuable phase of the match. Save powerful Killstreaks, Field Upgrades, and coordinated pushes for when they can have the greatest impact.

Domination (Core 6v6)

• Capture and defend three objectives marked A, B, and C.

• Holding objectives generates points for your team.

• Teams switch sides once half the score limit has been reached.

• The first team to 200 points wins.

Domination is one of Call of Duty's signature objective modes, challenging teams to capture and defend three strategic objectives across a Core 6v6 map. Every objective under your team's control generates points over time, rewarding teams that balance aggressive captures with disciplined defense while denying the enemy opportunities to score.

Hardpoint (Core 6v6)

QUICK INTEL:

• Capture and hold the active Hardpoint to earn points for your team.

• Only one teammate is required inside the Hardpoint to score.

• Hardpoints rotate to a new location every minute.

• The first team to 250 points wins.

Hardpoint puts both teams in a race to control a single scoring zone marked by a visible perimeter. Holding the Hardpoint continuously earns points for your team, but only while your team controls the objective uncontested. With unlimited respawns, every moment spent holding the Hardpoint matters.

Kill Confirmed (Core 6v6)

QUICK INTEL:

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

• Recover friendly Dog Tags to deny enemy points.

• Eliminations alone do not increase your team's score.

• The first team to reach the score limit wins.

Kill Confirmed adds an extra objective to every engagement. Eliminating an enemy causes them to drop a Dog Tag. Recover enemy Dog Tags to score points for your team, while collecting friendly tags denies the enemy the opportunity to score. Dog Tags can quickly become flashpoints, with both teams fighting to recover or deny them.

Search and Destroy (Core 6v6)

QUICK INTEL:

• Alternate between attacking and defending two bomb sites.

• Attackers win by eliminating the enemy team or detonating the bomb.

• Defenders win by eliminating the attackers, preventing the bomb plant, or defusing the bomb.

• One life per round. No respawns.

Search and Destroy is a classic round-based attack-versus-defense mode, where every player gets a single life to help plant or defuse the bomb at one of two sites. The high stakes, dramatic reversals, and clutch plays have made it one of the franchise's defining Multiplayer experiences.

Every round raises the stakes. With no respawns, each elimination reduces your team's fighting strength, leaving the remaining Operators to adapt as the odds shift throughout the round. Attackers must plant and defend the bomb, while defenders work to stop the plant or defuse the bomb before it detonates. Teams switch sides every round, requiring both squads to master attack and defense.

Core Multiplayer Maps (6v6)

• Battle across a selection of Core 6v6 maps from the 12 maps available at launch.

• Experience a diverse selection of global conflict zones featuring elevated rooftops, dense shopping districts, industrial facilities, rail terminals, and battle-damaged coastal villages.

• Every core map offers its own layout, engagement ranges, and tactical opportunities.

Cachette

Fight across a secret hideout next to a French rail terminal where cobblestone streets, shipping containers, rooftops, and compact interior spaces combine to create a tightly connected arena packed with flanking opportunities and upper floor routes.

CACHETTE TOP TIPS:

• Incoming strike: Punish the enemy by striking critical routes along the Backlot, Central Containers, and Front Gate with explosive Killstreaks like the Bomb Glider and Artillery Beacon. Keep up the pressure by equipping the Hardline Perk to earn your streaks faster.

• Feet off the ground: If you’re not getting results on the ground, climb up for a better view. Jump across the containers and rooftops in the middle for an expanded view with quick access into the Armory and Lounge while maintaining the second story advantage.

• Zap ’em with the Zip Gun: If your weapon isn’t suited for close-quarters fights, bring the Zip Gun Lethal along as a defensive measure when you’re forced inside. The 3D printed, single-use pistol is quickly deployed, making it an ideal tool in narrow spaces like the Garage, Armory, and Server Room.

Lithium

Enter a damaged lithium processing facility in rural Mexico, where industrial buildings, processing equipment, interactive garage doors, and strong mid-range sightlines support a wide variety of combat styles.

LITHIUM TOP TIPS:

• Score big in the mid-range: Mid-ranged sightlines dominate Lithium, making it a great map for Assault Rifles, LMGs, and Marksman Rifles. Experiment with different Optics and Gunsmith configurations to find the mid-ranged option that best compliments your playstyle across the facility.

• Garage slide: You can press the buttons by the garage doors to toggle them open and partially shut. In the shut position, there’s just enough room to slide underneath. Use the opportunity to surprise enemies on the other side, firing your weapon mid-slide for a stylish finish.

• Truck cover: Get in the back of the camouflaged truck parked on the eastern Road for an excellent vantage point covering the immediate area including sights toward the Runoff Area and Refinery.

Lotus

Experience a battle-scarred Korean fishing village where abandoned tanks, burning buildings, narrow streets, and accessible interiors blend close quarters combat with longer sightlines across a main thoroughfare.

LOTUS TOP TIPS:

• Diversify with Overkill: Adapt on the fly with the Overkill Perk, allowing you to equip two Primary Weapons to your Loadout. Pair a Marksman Rifle and SMG or some other combo that gives you one option when fighting in the open and another for engaging enemies up close.

• Boathouse pipe: Climb the pipe outside the Boathouse to reach the lower roof and second floor. Stay outside to cover the Docks or duck into the burning building to fight inside. If things get too hot, you can always dive into the Water. Bring a Pistol.

• Room clear: Take a Shotgun into tight spaces like the Restaurant, Hostel, Fish Market, and Boathouse. Keep up the pressure to dislodge enemies attempting to get a foothold in these core locations.

Rooftops

Battle across the snow-covered rooftops of New York's Hotel Times West, where elevated platforms, exterior walkways, and compact interior spaces reward precision movement while offering multiple routes around the city block.

ROOTOPS TOP TIPS:

• Catwalk ambush: Drop down to the Catwalk on the east side of Construction to get out of sight and set up ambushes against unsuspecting Operators. Catch them from behind to execute a Finishing Move.

• Clear the skies: Use the map’s density to find some breathing room when you need to handle enemy aerial threats. It’s a clear shot overhead, so bring a Launcher and help your team by downing UAVs and other airborne threats.

• Party at the Patio: Get behind the Patio counter for a protected view over the large Construction zone. When the area gets hot, slip into the Laundry or Electrical Room, or throw enemies off by jumping onto the Scaffolding and attacking from there.

Silkworm

Fight through a dense South Korean shopping district centered on a busy subway entrance. Storefronts, alleyways, apartments, and narrow streets keep combat fast, grounded, and focused on close- to mid-range engagements.

SILKWORM TOP TIPS:

• Ground fight: Silkworm keeps fights grounded with street level combat, featuring minimal vantage points in favor of face-to-face skirmishes. Look for Attachments that improve your Aim Down Sight Speed and other weapon handling bonuses to quicken your response time against enemies rounding the next alleyway or storefront.  

• Chain reaction: Main Street is lined with vehicles, several of them grouped up in tight clusters. Inflict damage to the engine to set cars on fire, resulting in an explosion. Heavy armaments like Frag Grenades, Launchers, and LMGs tend to work best. Time your attack to catch enemies in the blast. 

• Game Room hero: Shoot for a high score in the Game Room. Close-quarters Loadouts excel there. Watch the Convenience Store from behind the front counter and use the pillars out back as cover on the way toward the Warehouse and Basketball Court. There’s a lot to work with in a small area, keeping fights fast and frenetic.

Transit 213

Expect skirmishes throughout an overgrown Indian bus depot where a parking lot of rusting buses divide the battlefield into tight lanes, concealed routes, and close-range ambushes balanced by impressive sightlines across the Center Lot.

TRANSIT 213 TOP TIPS:

• Unleash the arsenal: The smaller the map, the easier it is to affect enemies with your Equipment and Field Upgrade. Clear out the open busses with Frag Grenades, obscure your movements with a Smoke Grenade, defend your position with a Trophy System… the more variety you add to your plays, the better your chances of winning the round. 

• Center Lot dead zone: Beware the Center Lot busses. They provide cover and concealment against targets on the ground, but their central position makes them easy to rush and often the target of incoming grenades. Always look for enemies inside, and don’t linger too long near the windows. 

• Quick on the draw: Speed up your actions with the Fast Hands Perk to reload, use Equipment, and swap weapons faster. On a small map like Transit, it pays to minimize your time spent on these actions so you’re ready to go in the next fight.

Gunfight (3v3, 10v10, Kill Block)

QUICK INTEL:

• NEW: Gunfight returns on Kill Block, featuring 3v3 and the all-new 10v10 variants.

• Single-life rounds featuring randomized shared loadouts.

• Kill Block reconfigures every two rounds with a new Combo and Loadout rotation.

• Eliminate the opposing team or capture the Overtime Flag to win the round.

Gunfight returns in the Modern Warfare 4 Beta, bringing its signature single-life elimination gameplay to Kill Block. Fight in either 3v3 or the all-new 10v10 variant as teams battle across ever-changing Kill Block map Combos, with every player using the same randomized Loadout. Victory comes through teamwork, weapon proficiency, and adapting quickly as both the map and your equipment change throughout the match.

Every two rounds, Kill Block reconfigures into a new Combo — a trio of connected scenic Slabs — while a new randomized Loadout is issued to every player. Teams swap spawn sides between rounds, ensuring both sides compete on the same layout with identical equipment before the next Combo is randomly created. If neither team secures the elimination before time expires, an Overtime Flag appears, forcing one final fight for the round.

KILL BLOCK GUNFIGHT: TOP TIPS:

• Squad up: A lone Operator is an easy target. Push with teammates, trade eliminations, and communicate enemy positions.

• Master every Loadout. Every player receives the same randomized weapons, so success comes from adapting quickly rather than relying on a favorite class.

• Play both sides. Teams swap spawn points every round, giving each side an opportunity to attack and defend the same Combo before it changes.

• Break the stalemate: Don't forget the Overtime Flag. If neither team is eliminated before time expires, the Overtime Flag becomes the fastest route to victory.

• Win the opening fight and use equipment wisely. Tactical and Lethal Equipment unlock shortly after each round begins. Win the opening engagement with positioning and gunplay before relying on equipment.

Combat Outpost (24v24, Ground War)

QUICK INTEL:

• NEW Ground War mode for Modern Warfare 4 available across two large-scale maps.

• Large-scale objective combat across a sprawling battleground featuring infantry and vehicles.

• Captured Outposts become additional spawn locations for your team, expanding your team’s front line.

• Unlock escalating team rewards, from Local UAV coverage to armored vehicle support.

The battle doesn't end once an Outpost is secured. Continue Reinforcing captured positions to unlock increasingly powerful team rewards, from Local UAV coverage and a JLTV airdrop to a Light Tank delivered straight to your Headquarters. With Capture and Reinforce objectives often overlapping, Combat Outpost rewards coordinated teams that can seize territory, defend key positions, and leverage the battlefield advantages they earn.

Ground War Multiplayer Maps (24v24, Beta)

QUICK INTEL:

• Battle across two large-scale Combat Outpost battlegrounds set within the Haijin region.

• Fight between open countryside and dense urban terrain with infantry and vehicle combat across both maps.

• Both maps offer unique routes, landmarks, and tactical opportunities.

Imjin Farmlands

Battle across the rural outskirts of Haijin, where open fields, waterways, scattered farms, and the large-scale mill combine with roads and rail lines to create a combat zone suited to long sightlines, vehicle maneuvering, and coordinated assaults on key strongholds.

• Against the grain: The mill towers over the Imjin Farmlands, making it a prime spot for snipers and Operators looking to get a lay of the land from up high. When approaching from the outskirts, use cover to minimize sightlines onto your position and work with teammates to breach the inner facility from multiple angles. Once inside, switch to close-ranged weapons to speed up combat.

• Road tax: The Imjin Farmlands are relatively flat with narrow roads and shortcuts connecting its various sections. When facing enemy vehicles, carry a Launcher into battle and use the even terrain to land hits on target. 

• Hold for reinforcements: Don’t just capture and run. In Combat Outpost, victory depends on reinforcing your positions, earning powerful rewards over time including armored vehicles, tanks, and a twin-engine helicopter. Get the goods and then go into battle with the advantage.

 Wolves Stadium

Fight through the heart of Haijin in a dense urban environment centered on the Wolves Stadium. Multi-story buildings, transit lines, tunnels, rooftops, and surrounding hillsides create a highly versatile arena of battle where every route offers multiple ways to advance.

• Amphitheater ambush: Ambush foes from the amphitheater stage, protected by a circle of terrain that’s difficult for vehicles to penetrate. Wolves Stadium is full of defensible POIs like this; achieving victory is partly in knowing when to buckle down and defend and when to move on toward the next target.

• Ascend: Look for ascenders, ladders, pipes, and anything else that you can use to quickly scale structures. Especially in the thick of downtown, using these shortcuts to obtain a vantage point ASAP will help you lock down critical routes with minimal setup.

• Refill for Killstreaks: Play the long game by sticking near Outposts where you can refill your supplies and fend off attackers from a fortified position. Build up your Killstreaks so that when it’s time to push forward or defend against a large attack, you have the extra support to help turn the battle in your favor.

Call of Duty: Warzone™ Resurgence (44 players, Zodiac Map)

QUICK INTEL:

• NEW: Experience Resurgence on the all-new Zodiac map during Weekend Two of the Modern Warfare 4 Beta.

• Battle across the DRC Advanced Systems drone assembly headquarters.

• Stay alive while your teammates redeploy, then eliminate enemies and complete Contracts to shorten their return timer.

• Outlast every opposing squad to secure the win.

Resurgence returns with the all-new Zodiac, a compact combat zone built around the DRC Advanced Systems drone assembly and manufacturing headquarters.

Fight from the company Admin building through and beneath the central double Trackline with multiple trains, then push toward the R&D facility and shipping docks as squads battle across offices, manufacturing buildings, rooftops, tunnels, and the surrounding shoreline. Expect an explosive tank battle, legendary loot, action across the ground and air, and other surprises to find during your matches.

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