Call of Duty has confirmed the full Modern Warfare 4 Next + Beta content lineup — and for the first time, a Call of Duty beta will include Multiplayer, a Campaign mission, and Call of Duty: Warzone in one test window.
In a post from @CallofDuty on X, Activision highlighted two headline confirmations for the MW4 Beta:
- Exclusive Campaign Mission — playable in the Beta
- New Warzone Resurgence Map: Zodiac — arriving in Weekend 2 (Open Beta)
The accompanying official graphic breaks down what players will see at Call of Duty: NEXT on August 21, what unlocks for Early Access Beta (August 21–25), and what expands for the Open Beta (August 28–September 1).
Call of Duty: NEXT — August 21
NEXT is the showcase that kicks everything off. Official lineup items include:
- Core 6v6 gameplay
- Kill Block gameplay
- Warzone intel
- First look at Zodiac
- 1,000+ global creators and community players
- Developer insights
- Launch maps and modes
- Reward drops
- Mobility Course competition
- Beta code giveaways
Activision's pitch is clear: watch it first at NEXT, then play it first by pre-ordering Modern Warfare 4 for Beta Early Access immediately after the show.
Early Access Beta — August 21–25
Weekend One is framed as introducing 5 new 6v6 maps, Kill Block, and a Campaign mission.
Campaign Mission
Entrenched — the exclusive Campaign mission playable in the Beta.
Multiplayer Maps
- Rooftops
- Silkworm
- Transit 213
- Cachette
- Lotus
- Kill Block
Multiplayer Modes
- Team Deathmatch
- Domination
- Hardpoint
- Kill Confirmed
- Inflation
- Search & Destroy
- Kill Block — 10v10 & 3v3 Gunfight
- Mobility Course
Platforms (Early Access)
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox on PC, Steam, and Battle.net.
Open Beta — August 28–September 1
Weekend Two expands the test significantly, led by the first playable look at Zodiac, a new Warzone Resurgence map.
Campaign Mission
Entrenched returns for Open Beta players.
Multiplayer Maps
- Rooftops
- Silkworm
- Transit 213
- Cachette
- Lithium (new for Open Beta)
- Kill Block
Note the map swap versus Early Access: Lotus is listed for Weekend One, while Lithium is the new Open Beta addition.
Ground War
Combat Outpost — Imjin Farmland & Wolves Stadium.
Warzone
Resurgence Zodiac — the headline Weekend Two addition.
Multiplayer Modes
- Hijack (new for Open Beta)
- Combat Outpost
- Team Deathmatch
- Domination
- Hardpoint
- Kill Confirmed
- Inflation
- Search & Destroy
- Kill Block — 10v10 & 3v3 Gunfight
- Mobility Course
Platforms (Open Beta)
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox on PC, Steam, Battle.net, and Nintendo Switch 2.
How to Play Early
Official messaging on the graphic: pre-order MW4 now and play the Beta immediately after NEXT. That matches the existing schedule — Early Access for pre-order players starting August 21, then Open Beta for everyone from August 28.
For dates, redemption details, and Vault Edition beta content, see our earlier breakdown: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Confirmed, or bookmark the MW4 Beta hub.
Fine print on the official graphic notes that actual launch dates, times, and platform availability remain subject to change, and that the minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days.
Source: @CallofDuty on X — MW4 Next + Beta Content Lineup (Aug 14, 2026). Reporting by Chandler Bellgrave.
Source: official Call of Duty / Activision information, cross-checked against the MW4 archive. This page is an independent reference.