MW4 Beta Code: How to Get Early Access, Preload, and Beta Dates
Getting an MW4 beta code depends on how you preordered. Physical preorders use a 13-character code for Early Access. Digital preorders are tied to the account automatically.
MW4 Beta Access Snapshot
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Details |
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Who needs a code |
Physical preorder customers |
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Who does not need a code |
Digital preorder players |
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Redeem page |
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Code length |
13 characters |
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Call of Duty: NEXT |
Friday, August 21 at 9:00 AM PT |
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Weekend One Early Access |
August 21 at 11:00 AM PT to August 25 at 10:00 AM PT |
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Weekend Two Open Beta |
August 28 at 10:00 AM PT to September 1 at 10:00 AM PT |
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Full game launch |
October 23 |
Who Needs an MW4 Beta Code
You need an MW4 beta code only if you preordered a physical edition from a Participating retailer. The code is usually printed on the store receipt or sent in the email receipt for online orders.
If you preordered through the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Battle.net, or Steam, you do not need a code. Those digital preorders are validated automatically for Early Access.
Redeem Your Beta Code
Where to Redeem It
Physical preorder codes are redeemed at callofduty.com/betaredeem with your Activision Account. Enter the 13-character code to register for Early Access.
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Go to callofduty.com/betaredeem.
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Sign in with your Activision Account.
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Enter the 13-character beta code exactly as printed or emailed.
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Choose your platform and region if prompted.
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Submit the form and keep the confirmation for your records.
Redeem a physical preorder code as soon as you receive it. After redemption, download the beta through your platform account.
How to Redeem an MW4 Beta Code
If you bought a physical preorder, go to callofduty.com/betaredeem, sign in with your Activision Account, and enter the 13-character code.
After redemption, install the beta from the platform tied to your preorder. Digital preorder players already have access linked to their account.
MW4 Beta Dates
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Call of Duty: NEXT: Friday, August 21 at 9:00 AM PT
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Beta start: Friday, August 21 at 11:00 AM PT
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Weekend One Early Access: August 21 at 11:00 AM PT to August 25 at 10:00 AM PT
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Weekend Two Open Beta: August 28 at 10:00 AM PT to September 1 at 10:00 AM PT
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Full game launch: October 23
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Campaign Early Access: October 16 for digital preorders
Weekend One is for players with preorder access, including those who redeemed a retail code. Weekend Two opens to everyone. Progression carries into Weekend Two.
Preload and Launch by Platform
Preloading is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Battle.net. Digital preorders are tied to the platform account used for purchase. If you used a retail code, redeem it first, then install the beta from the storefront for that platform.
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC
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Open your preorder platform or library.
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Find the MW4 beta install tile once access is live or preload is available.
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Start the download and sign in with the account used for the preorder.
PlayStation 5
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Use the account that placed the digital preorder or redeemed the code.
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Open the beta listing on the PlayStation Store or your game library.
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Download the beta client, then launch it from the console dashboard.
Steam
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Sign in to the Steam account tied to the preorder.
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Open the beta entry and begin the preload or install.
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Launch the client from Steam once the beta window opens.
Battle.net
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Log in to the Battle.net account linked to the preorder.
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Locate the beta in your game list or store page.
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Install the beta client and update it before launch time.
What the Beta Includes
The MW4 beta includes multiplayer maps and modes, core 6v6 maps, Kill Block, Ground War in Weekend Two, the Campaign mission Entrenched, and the Zodiac Resurgence map in Call of Duty: Warzone.
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Level 4: Beta reward unlock
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Level 8: Beta reward unlock
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Level 12: Beta reward unlock
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Level 16: Beta reward unlock
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Level 20: Dread Tiger Operator Skin for Reece
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Level 23: Beta reward unlock
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Level 26: Beta reward unlock
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Level 30: Beta Forged Weapon Blueprint for the Han 86 Assault Rifle
Weekend One lets you unlock the first five beta rewards by reaching Level 20. Weekend Two raises the cap to Level 30 and unlocks the remaining rewards.
Twitch Drops and Watching Rewards
Twitch Drops are available during both Call of Duty: NEXT and the MW4 beta. Rewards unlock at 15, 30, and 45 minutes of watching. Link your Activision Account before you watch so the drops go to the right profile.
Common Code Problems
Missing receipt code
For a physical preorder, the code appears on the retail receipt or in the email receipt. If it is missing, the retailer can reissue it or confirm the preorder details.
Code already redeemed
Use the Activision Account you plan to play on. If the code was redeemed on the wrong account, Early Access stays on that profile.
Digital preorder with no code
Digital preorders through the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Battle.net, and Steam are registered automatically for Early Access. Install the beta from the matching platform account.
What to Do Next
If you have a physical preorder, redeem the 13-character code at callofduty.com/betaredeem with your Activision Account, then preload the beta on your platform when it appears. Digital preorders through the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Battle.net, or Steam are already registered for Early Access. The beta opens on August 21, and Weekend Two starts on August 28.
