Preorder Modern Warfare IV Now: Unleash Your Combat Potential!

Pre‑ordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on the PS5 unlocks early entry into its open beta, giving players a head start before the official launch.

Activision continues its familiar marketing playbook this year, with digital pre‑orders now live on the PlayStation Store.

Those who opt for a physical copy will also receive beta entry, though they should check with their retailer for how the access codes will be distributed.

Curiously, the official site invites players to “provide essential feedback to help ensure the best day‑one experience possible when the game launches on 23rd October.”

The publisher’s statement, while apparent in its intent, elicits a chuckle from me. It’s intriguing to see a pre-order incentive marketed as a means to “secure the optimal day one experience.” One can’t help but wonder if the marketing team behind this phrasing has truly contemplated their words. Nonetheless…

This early access to an open beta implies that all players will ultimately be granted entry, implying that pre-ordering the game is not a prerequisite for trying it before its release. Although specific dates for the beta have yet to be disclosed, Activision has promised to share further details in due time.

This year marks a significant milestone for Call of Duty, following the less-than-stellar performance of Black Ops 7 last year. Despite its underwhelming reception compared to previous installments, it still managed to sell well, as is typical for games in this series. This year’s release will be closely watched as a potential indicator of the franchise’s future direction.

In a bid to revive the flagging fortunes of the franchise, parent company Microsoft has taken decisive action by withdrawing it from Xbox Game Pass. The move comes after reported losses of approximately $300 million incurred during an earlier attempt to breathe new life into the series. With this year’s title set to launch, I anticipate a marked improvement, although it will undoubtedly face formidable competition from the much-anticipated GTA 6, slated for release in November.