Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access Returns Ahead of Launch

Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access begins October 16, 2026. Learn how to unlock it, story details, locations, and release information.

Activision has officially confirmed the return of Campaign Early Access for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, giving players the opportunity to experience the game’s single-player story before the full release. The feature, which was previously available for Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3, is making a comeback after being absent from recent entries in the franchise.

Those eligible for the promo will be able to enjoy the mission beginning from October 16, 2026, a week prior to the official release date of October 23, 2026.

How to Get Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access

Here’s how you unlock early access: The player simply needs to pre-order any version of Modern Warfare 4 through the digital store. Early access to the campaign is available for both Standard and Vault editions when purchased digitally.

At present, pre-orders have been announced on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will follow sometime in the future, according to the publisher.

Along with gaining early access to the campaign mode, all digital pre-orders also unlock the multiplayer beta in the near future.

Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Story and Setting

Early access is not complicated at all. Gamers have to make an online pre-order of either version of Modern Warfare 4. Early access to the campaign for both versions is offered one week ahead of time, provided players purchase their editions from a digital platform.

In the new game campaign, players will find themselves witnessing an ever-growing struggle between North and South Korea that can lead to the destabilization of the whole planet. The action will be viewed from various angles.

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Global Locations Featured in the Campaign

The story will take players across several major locations around the world. Confirmed battlegrounds include:

• Korean Peninsula
• New York
• Paris
• Mumbai

These diverse locations are expected to deliver a mix of large-scale military engagements, covert operations, and cinematic set pieces that have become a hallmark of the Modern Warfare series.