Modern Warfare 4's early access beta on Steam peaked at 115,145 concurrent players before plummeting to roughly 46,000 within a day, a near 50 percent drop that signals trouble for the shooter's PC launch. Steam reviews have settled at Mixed with 45 percent negative ratings, citing aim assist, time-to-kill, spawn logic, and map design as core problems. The truly open beta launches next week, but the early numbers paint a worrying picture for Activision's latest Call of Duty entry.
Infinity Ward's Joe Cecot and Jacky Reynolds discuss the Modern Warfare 4 beta's new matchmaking system borrowed from Black Ops 7, the first-ever campaign mission included in a Call of Duty beta, and how player feedback will shape the final launch. The developers emphasize data-driven iteration and cross-mode cohesion.
Activision confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's upcoming beta will feature low-SBMM playlists, building on positive player response to Black Ops 7's open moshpit mode. The beta begins August 21, though Game Pass subscribers will not receive early access this time around.
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with early access beginning August 21 for pre-order customers on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The open beta follows on August 28 and adds Nintendo Switch 2 to the platform lineup, marking the franchise's return to Nintendo hardware after years away.
Discover how DMZ, part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, transforms the extraction shooter genre with persistent inventory, a Forward Operating Base (FOB), and more. Launching October 23, 2026, across multiple platforms, including XBOX Series X|S and PC via XBOX Play Anywhere. DMZ promises a deeper experience, shaped by player feedback from its beta.
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, set over 1000 years before the original, with a unique movement system and a Seeker Spirit Companion. The game will launch on both PC and PS5, marking the series' first console release. A beta is planned for Fall 2027.
Leaks reveal a new Warzone map for CoD: Black Ops 6, sparking controversy due to its island design reminiscent of Caldera. Discover more about the map Avalon.
Call of Duty's Modern Warfare 3 faces scrutiny from its early-access beta players, with many highlighting apparent downgrades in graphics and sound design.
Sledgehammer Games promptly addresses an overpowered equipment issue in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's beta release, underscoring their commitment to balanced gameplay.
