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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta launches with Steam success
The beta testing phase for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has launched, demonstrating significant player interest. On Steam, the beta reached a peak of 115,000 concurrent players, surpassing the previous record set by Black Ops 7.
Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, the beta is split into two stages: an Early Access period for pre-orders and an Open Beta for all players. Notably, the Open Beta will include support for the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise's return to Nintendo platforms after 13 years.
Content for the beta includes a playable campaign mission titled ‘Entrenched,’ multiplayer modes such as ‘Inflation’ and ‘Hijack,’ and large-scale 24v24 Ground War matches. In response to early player feedback, developers have already issued updates to adjust footstep audio volume, weapon damage balancing, and map voting functionality. The full game is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026.
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