Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Dates, Features, and What to Expect

Activision has confirmed an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, giving Switch 2 owners an early chance to sample the game ahead of its October launch. The Switch 2 beta is scheduled to run during the weekend of August 28 through September 1, with reservations for the Nintendo Switch 2 version opening on August 26. Background and beta schedule Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches worldwide on October 23, 2026. Activision outlined a two-weekend beta rollout: an initial, pre-order-only beta will take place the weekend before the Switch 2 event for players who pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Switch 2 beta is separate and will be open to participants during the Aug. 28–Sept. 1 window. What’s in the Nintendo Switch 2 beta Activision says the beta will let players drop into multiple multiplayer maps and modes, with options ranging from small 3v3 skirmishes to larger tactical battles that include vehicles and tanks. The beta will feature new and returning modes such as Search & Destroy and the newly announced Kill Block, as well as a Training Mobility Course. Players can choose from a wide selection of Operators, including Vault Edition Operators available to those who pre-order the Vault Edition, and unlock up to 19 weapons during the beta. The build emphasizes fluid movement and updated ballistics, and players can create loadouts with optional assistance from the in-game mentor system "Gunny." The beta will include progression across weapons, tacticals, lethals, field upgrades, perks, and killstreaks. Rewritten statement from Activision Activision explained that the Switch 2 window is a distinct, open beta weekend following a pre-order-only beta for other platforms, and that reservations for the Switch 2 version will begin on August 26. The company added that further gameplay details and additional intel will be shared in the weeks leading up to the beta. Call of Duty: Next and next steps Call of Duty: Next, scheduled for August 21, will present live gameplay, an in-depth briefing on Multiplayer content for Modern Warfare 4, developer insights, and additional reveals ahead of the beta. For Switch 2 owners, the beta offers the first broad opportunity to test Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware before the October 23 release.