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CoD MW4 beta: UK start time and full list of rewards confirmed
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- Echo Apsey
Published: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 12:00 pm
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With the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta kicking off today (Friday 21 August), we're pleased to report that the exact start time has now been confirmed for players here in the UK.
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Whether you've already pre-ordered the game, or are just jumping in to see what it's like, everyone is going to get the chance to give it a go – even Nintendo Switch 2 players!
The full list of available CoD MW4 beta rewards has now been confirmed, too, so we'll include that detail for you further down the page.
So, with that, here's what you need to know about the CoD MW4 beta start date and what to expect.
When is the CoD MW4 beta start date? UK times confirmed
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Activision
The full breakdown of CoD MW4 beta dates and UK times looks like this:
- Friday 28 August at 6pm BST in the UK: Open beta starts
- Tuesday 1 September at 6pm BST in the UK: Open beta ends
As you can see, the entire beta period will run across the weekend.
How to access the CoD MW4 beta
The first weekend of the beta has now passed, but you had to pre-order the game.
That first weekend, which runs from 21-25 August, is only available to players who have pre-ordered the game on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
The second weekend will feature a fully free open beta, running from 28 August-1 September, and will be open to all players on all platforms including Nintendo Switch 2.
There is no pre-order required for the second weekend, nor any kind of pre-registration.
In order install the beta, you'll need to search for it on your console's store or your PC launcher of choice. It will be a separate install, rather than a feature in the main Call of Duty app.
CoD MW4 beta rewards: Full list of confirmed rewards
The official CoD website has told us that, during Weekend One, "the first five of the Rewards, up to 'Dread Tiger' Operator Skin for Reece, can be unlocked, as the maximum Player Level you can progress to is Level 20.
"During Weekend Two, all eight of the Rewards, up to and including the 'Beta Forged' Weapon Blueprint for the ISO Nightshade SMG, can be unlocked. The maximum Player Level you can progress to is increased to Level 30.
"These rewards will not be available to earn after the Modern Warfare 4 Beta concludes. All Beta Rewards that you unlock will be available in the full game when it releases on 23 October."
That info in list form looks like this:
- Level 4: “Through the Paces” Legendary Emblem
- Level 8: “First Served” Weapon Charm
- Level 12: “Meonjeo” Legendary Weapon Sticker
- Level 16: “Last Charge” Legendary Calling Card
- Level 20: “Dread Tiger” Operator Skin – Reece
- Level 23: “Field Tested” Epic Spray
- Level 26: “Beta Rights” Epic Loading Screen
- Level 30: “Beta Forged” ISO Nightshade Weapon Blueprint
Activision has also flagged that a number of additional cosmetic awards will be available, including the following:
- Default Items (immediately available): 3 Emblems, 3 Calling Cards, 1 Spray, and 3 Loading Screens.
[CLASSIFIED] Challenge Reward: [CLASSIFIED] Charm. - Combat Record Rewards: [CLASSIFIED] Weapon Blueprint, Emblem, and Charm.
- [CLASSIFIED] Challenge Reward: [CLASSIFIED].
On top of that, these Twitch Drops will be available if you watch the Call of Duty NEXT showcase:
- “Gas Ready” Emblem (for watching 15 minutes)
- “Rapple Repel” Calling Card (for watching 30 minutes)
- “Ghost Helmet” Charm (for watching 45 minutes)
And these Twitch Drops will be available if you watch the MW4 beta itself:
- “Get Tactical” Emblem (for watching 15 minutes)
- “Clearing House” Calling Card (for watching 30 minutes)
- “Action Ready” Charm (for watching 45 minutes)
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Alongside the MW4 multiplayer, the game will have a campaign set in the Korean Peninsula, which you can find in our detailed breakdown of the upcoming release.
You can also read about the game's third mode, DMZ, which was just showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase.
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