Call of Duty: MW4 - How to Get DMZ Early Access

Explore Hajin early! Here is how to play DMZ before the full release.

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Published: Oct 09, 2026, 5:29 pm Updated: Oct 09, 2026, 5:29 pm

Primary Subject: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Key Update: Activision has revealed that Modern Warfare 4 will have a DMZ early access period before the full release.
Status: Confirmed
Last Verified: October 9, 2026
Quick Answer: To enjoy the DMZ early access period, you will need to pre-order any edition of Modern Warfare 4 digitally or physically.

Are you eager to experience Hajin in the upcoming DMZ mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4? Lucky for you, there's a way for you to play the third game mode a few days before the full launch.

Instead of the classic Zombies mode we have seen in recent entries, MW4 will offer a new DMZ experience that builds on what the studio learned from the beta launched in 2022 with Modern Warfare 2.

Ready to experience this new iteration of DMZ? Here's how to play MW4's extraction mode early.

How to Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Early Access

Players who digitally pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will get early access to the DMZ mode, starting October 20.

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Take note that the campaign and DMZ Early Access start dates are different, with the latter starting four days after the campaign early access.

Although the start time hasn't been disclosed, we expect the DMZ Early Access to start at 9:00 AM PT. Here are the respective times for each region:

October 20
- 9:00 AM PT
- 11:00 AM CT
- 12:00 PM ET
- 5:00 PM BST
- 6:00 PM CEST
October 21
- 2:00 AM AEST

This applies to anyone who has pre-ordered the Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition of the game on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Battle.net, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Early Access will allow players to grind through story missions, earn cash, upgrade their FOB, and more. This will give you a major head start over other players who first experience the mode during its launch.

Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled to release on Friday, October 23, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and Battle.net.

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