When does the Modern Warfare 4 beta start and how to access it

The Modern Warfare 4 beta dates have been announced, so we now know when we can get hands-on with the latest shooter instalment. As always, there will be an initial Early Access period for players who have pre-ordered the game, followed by an Open Beta where everyone can check out Modern Warfare 4 ahead of its October release without having to commit to a purchase.

Following a recent blog post we have some early intel on the MW4 beta, including the dates when it will be running and the requirements to join it, though exact times haven't been confirmed yet. If you're keen to get involved, then here's everything we know so far about the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta and how to access it.

When are the Modern Warfare 4 beta dates?

The Modern Warfare 4 beta dates are divided between two sessions as follows: capturengo.org

• Early Access
  • Start: Friday, August 21
  • End: Tuesday, August 25
• Open Beta
  • Start: Friday, August 28
  • End: Tuesday, September 1

Above are the dates for the Modern Warfare 4 beta, and although we don't have exact times as yet we do know that the Early Access beta starts immediately after the Call of Duty: NEXT broadcast on August 21.

To access the initial Early Access period on PS5, Xbox Series X, or PC you need to pre-order Modern Warfare 4 in either Standard or Vault Edition format, though if you reserve the Vault Edition you'll receive additional perks during the beta – more on that below. The exception to this is Nintendo Switch 2, where pre-orders don't open until August 28, but at that point Switch 2 players can join everyone else in the Open Beta period where no pre-order is required to take part.

What's in the Modern Warfare 4 beta?

The full details of what's included in the Modern Warfare 4 beta haven't been revealed yet, but we know that there will be a selection of multiplayer maps and modes available from small-scale 3v3 skirmishes to huge tactical battles. These will include Search & Destroy and the Training Mobility Course, alongside the brand new Kill Block experience.

Players who pre-order the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 4 will get access to additional content during the beta, including:

• Hostile Alliance Operator Pack
  • Price
  • Valeria
  • Ghost
  • Blix
• Special Forces Operator Pack
  • COM SFT (France)
  • KSK Amphibious (Germany)
  • SK Special Forces (South Korea)
  • SAS (United Kingdom)
• Signature Weapons Collection
  • Kastov 762 Assault Rifle and “Voltspine” Blueprint
  • ISO Nightshade Submachine Gun and “La Sombra Venenosa” (“The Poisonous Shadow”) Blueprint
  • Rezi 12 Shotgun and “Shattered Code” Blueprint
  • Oris 8.6 Marksman Rifle and “Volt-Edge” Blueprint
  • Combat Knife (Melee) and “Sombra Besada” (“Shadow’s Kiss”) Blueprint

More details on the Modern Warfare 4 beta, including what exclusive beta rewards can be unlocked, are due to be announced in the coming weeks – so check back here for updates as information is revealed.

When will the Modern Warfare 4 beta end?

The Modern Warfare 4 beta is officially scheduled to end on Tuesday, September 1, when the Open Beta draws to a close. The previous Black Ops 7 beta did get extended by an extra day though, so this end point isn't set in stone yet depending on how the rest of the MW4 beta period goes.

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The first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has finally arrived, and it's made one thing clear already – beloved robot HERBIE has had a redesign.

In Fantastic Four, HERBIE has a retro yet futuristic design, matching the stylized aesthetic of the movie. But, it seems that, for Doomsday, he'll look a little bit more ordinary.

Naturally, fans aren't best pleased. "They took away his cool design for a more 'modern' boring look," says one person.

"Not them downgrading herbie," says another. "The weird need to redesign everything because they’ve got more money than they know what to do with is so fucking stupid. Fantastic Four was so good, unique and hard its own sense of style, now H.E.R.B.I.E is just another Eva looking futuristic droid," argues someone else.

"I fell to the ground in despair, in tears," says another fan. "Cancel the whole fucking movie. right now. I'm serious," is another person's thoughts.

Along with the Fantastic Four, the rest of the supersized Avengers: Doomsday cast includes the Thunderbolts, the Fox-era X-Men, and the likes of Chris Hemsworth's Thor and Chris Evans's Steve Rogers. Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom, and the trailer teased the voice he's using for the villain.

Doom's motivation might have been teased by a new poster, too – in the trailer, he seems to be trying to warn someone about something.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives this December 18. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else the MCU has in store.