Entrenched is playable during the beta, while eligible digital buyers receive the full campaign one week before the October 23 launch.
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access begins October 16, 2026 for eligible digital Standard and Vault Edition preorders. The full game launches October 23. The open beta is different: it includes one complete campaign mission named Entrenched, not the entire campaign.
| Access | Content | Eligibility | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open beta | Entrenched campaign mission plus beta modes | Open to all during weekend two | Aug. 28–Sept. 1 |
| Campaign Early Access | Full campaign | Eligible digital Standard or Vault preorder | Starts Oct. 16 |
| Full launch | Campaign and launch product | Game ownership | Oct. 23 |
Entrenched places the player in a large ground assault to prevent a nuclear power station from falling. Friendly infantry and armored vehicles are part of the mission. It is useful as a playable sample of weapons, movement, and campaign presentation, but its checkpoint path does not establish the structure or length of the remaining campaign.
Activision lists Campaign Early Access for eligible digital purchases on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PS5, Battle.net, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. A physical Standard copy is not included in the stated digital benefit.
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When does Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access begin?
October 16, 2026 for eligible digital preorders, one week before the October 23 full launch.
Is the full campaign in the open beta?
No. The beta includes one complete campaign mission named Entrenched.
Does a physical preorder get Campaign Early Access?
Activision specifies digital Standard and Vault preorders for the October 16 campaign benefit.
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