Activision’s long-running military FPS is back: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the latest annual sequel. It’s set to be the final entry in the MW reboot saga, and its release date will still be another historic day for CoD fans.
When Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Come Out?
The official release date for Modern Warfare 4 is October 23, but due to the time difference, we expect Modern Warfare 4 buyers to be able to jump in first at 9:00 PM PT, technically a day before. Check out the complete table below showing you when Modern Warfare 4 releases worldwide.
| Region / Time Zone | Modern Warfare 4 Release Dates & Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 PM—October 22 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 PM—October 22 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 AM—October 23 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 1:00 AM—October 23 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 5:00 AM—October 23 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 6:00 AM—October 23 |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 9:30 AM—October 23 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 12:00 PM—October 23 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 1:00 PM—October 23 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 1:00 PM—October 23 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 3:00 PM—October 23 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 5:00 PM—October 23 |
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on XBOX Game Pass?
XBOX Game Pass changes mean 2026’s Modern Warfare 4 is not coming to the subscription service on day one. It will, however, be added to Game Pass after launch. When this will be, we don’t know, as Microsoft is remaining tight-lipped on this for now.
Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Have Early Access?
There is campaign early access for Modern Warfare 4 players who digitally pre-order or pre-purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Activision is carrying on a recent trend by making the campaign an early access incentive, which means you can see it and play it before release day, ensuring it’s done and dusted before you lose many hours to online multiplayer and DMZ.
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Which Consoles & Platforms Can I Buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on?
Modern Warfare 4 is only releasing on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. You might have noticed that Activision has finally pulled the plug on last-gen CoD development, which means if you are a PS4 or Xbox One owner, you’ll need to upgrade to any of the listed platforms to get your Modern Warfare 4 groove on.
Which Modes Does Modern Warfare 4 Have?
You can look forward to a brand-new single-player campaign, a new online multiplayer experience, a revamped and refreshed DMZ mode, and the usual Warzone integration.
Will Modern Warfare 4 Have Mastery Camos?
Yes, Infinity Ward hasn’t forgotten you hard-working players who grind for camos. There are 12 main Mastery Camos for you to obtain across MW4’s core game modes.
Read more about all 12 Multiplayer, DMZ & Warzone Mastery Camos in Modern Warfare 4.
Will Modern Warfare 4 Have SBMM?
It’s been confirmed that MW4 won’t have definitive SBMM, as beta matchmaking used a ‘New System’ where ‘connection remains a top priority.’ Expect different playlist options to be used in MW4 multiplayer, catering to a range of matchmaking presets.
Who Makes Modern Warfare 4?
Infinity Ward is back at the helm of the Call of Duty franchise for Modern Warfare 4. It’s the team’s first CoD game since 2022’s Modern Warfare 2, with Sledgehammer Games taking the reins in 2023, and Treyarch and Raven Software in 2024 and 2025.
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