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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
By The Trends Incoming team
Modern Warfare 4 launches Friday, Oct 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2. DMZ early access starts Oct 20 for digital pre-orders, and the 16-mission campaign is already open. Editions, prices and what to know.
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Modern Warfare 4: DMZ early access starts today
Digital pre-order players get DMZ early access today, after the 16-mission campaign opened Oct 16. The full game launches Friday on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, with the Standard Edition at $69.99.
The quick version
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches Friday, October 23, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Battle.net and Xbox on PC) and Nintendo Switch 2. Digital pre-order players have had the full 16-mission campaign since October 16, and DMZ early access starts today, October 20.
| Full launch | Fri Oct 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (not on PS4 or Xbox One) |
| Campaign early access | Since Oct 16, for digital pre-orders of Standard or Vault Edition |
| DMZ early access | From Oct 20 |
| Campaign | 16 missions across the Korean Peninsula, Paris, New York and Mumbai |
| Story | Private Park Hyun Jun fights a full-scale invasion while John Price hunts the one pulling the strings |
| Editions | Standard $69.99; Vault $99.99 (per Activision edition listings) |
| Crossplay | Yes, with cross-platform parties |
How early access works
Buy or pre-order the digital Standard or Vault Edition on any supported platform and the whole campaign unlocks right away. DMZ opens to the same players from October 20, and everyone else jumps in on October 23. Campaign completion rewards include operators like Park, Price's crew and Double XP tokens that carry over to Multiplayer and DMZ at launch.
Launch-week tips
- Preload now and clear storage space before Friday.
- Add friends by Activision ID so your squad is ready for crossplay.
- Playing the campaign first? It's a great way to bank Double XP tokens before Multiplayer opens.
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Quick answers
When does Modern Warfare 4 come out?
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Is Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2?
Yes. It launches on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Is Modern Warfare 4 on PS4?
No. It isn't available on PS4 or Xbox One.
How do I get Modern Warfare 4 early access?
Digitally pre-order or pre-purchase the Standard or Vault Edition. That unlocks the campaign now and DMZ early access from October 20.
How many missions are in the Modern Warfare 4 campaign?
Sixteen, set across the Korean Peninsula, Paris, New York and Mumbai.