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Call of Duty: MW4 - When Does the Campaign Early Access Start?

Get a head start to play the campaign!

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By Henry MedranoEsports Editor

  • Primary Subject: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
  • Key Update: Modern Warfare 4 will have an early access period for the campaign, and we have the start dates.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 6, 2026
  • Quick Answer: The campaign early access period for Modern Warfare 4 starts on Friday, October 16, a week before the official launch.

We are almost at that time of year when a new Call of Duty drops, and Modern Warfare 4 is next on the line. This will mark Infinity Ward's return as the main studio, continuing where the story left off in MW3 (2023), offering a multiplayer experience, and bringing a more refined extraction mode.

For those who want to be among the first to enjoy the campaign, here is everything you need to know about the early access period.

When Does the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Period Start?

The Modern Warfare 4 early access period starts on Friday, October 16, exactly one week before the full launch. Although a start time hasn't been disclosed, we expect console users to gain access to the game at 12:00 AM local time.

PC players will most likely have to wait until 9:00 AM PT to start playing. These are the respective times for other regions:

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Credit: Activision
  • October 16
    • 9:00 AM PT
    • 11:00 AM CT
    • 12:00 PM ET
    • 5:00 PM BST
    • 6:00 PM CEST
  • October 15
    • 2:00 AM AEST

How to Play the Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early?

The only way to earn early access to Modern Warfare 4's campaign is by pre-ordering the game. Everyone who pre-orders any edition before the official launch can start playing the single-player story from the date previously stated.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially launches on Friday, October 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and Battle.net. This will be the franchise's first game exclusive to the current generation of consoles.

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Will you be playing the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign?

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