13 September 2019

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare available for beta testing across two weekends

Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is now available in beta for PlayStation 4. Throughout the weekend, Activision company Infinity Ward will be logging feedback and gameplay information ahead of the game’s global launch on October 25. Infinity Ward is the studio that created the Call of Duty franchise.

The recent Modern Warfare 2v2 Gunfight open alpha was the largest alpha or beta in Call of Duty history on PlayStation 4. The two players versus another two players (2v2) battle mode is a new feature for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This Modern Warfare beta will deliver a deeper look at Modern Warfare’s multiplayer universe, including close-quarter 2v2 gunfight gameplay, traditional 6v6 multiplayer and large-player count experiences on massive maps featuring a wide array of vehicles.

Alphas and betas are part of the software development cycle. An alpha release is an early version of software that is launched to get feedback to improve the software for formal release. A beta release is a pre-release version of software that has been enhanced after alpha release feedback. It is typically much closer in look and feel to the final release. Such releases may be closed - offered to a small group of players - or open to the public.

The beta will expand in weekend 2* to include all gaming platforms, and for the first time in Call of Duty history, feature crossplay testing as fans across console and PC will be able to play the Modern Warfare beta together prior to next month’s launch.

The beta test will feature a suite of new multiplayer modes that redefine the Call of Duty sandbox, ranging from close-quarter 2v2 gunfights, to epic Ground War mode supporting up to 64 players, night gameplay maps, and a fully immersive Realism mode.

“With Modern Warfare, we’re bringing the gaming community together like never before. Starting with the beta we are going to be soliciting player input and feedback that will help us to polish and refine the day one experience at launch,” said Patrick Kelly, Creative Director and co-Studio Head, Infinity Ward.

“Starting this weekend we’re planning to give players access to a new features and maps each day. Then next weekend, we will introduce crossplay, enabling players to connect with friends and other gamers across platforms. We are also planning to expose more new content and ways to play in the second weekend. In all, we can’t wait for the community to jump in both weekends.”

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is scheduled for release globally October 25 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The title features a fully-optimised PC version, developed in partnership with Beenox, which will be available exclusively on Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming platform.  

Details*:

Players will have two weekends to participate, with new content and playlists rolling out throughout the beta.

Weekend 1
PlayStation 4-exclusive open beta
September 13 – 17

Weekend 2
Beta featuring cross-platform testing
September 20 – 21: early access, PC and Xbox One; open beta, PlayStation 4
September 22 – 24: open beta, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One

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