If you’re struggling to get a Modern Warfare 4 beta code, this guide tells you everything you need to know, including how to redeem one and the chance to get one for free through Insider Gaming.
Hear me out, the Modern Warfare 4 beta could be one of the most hyped in history.
For the first time ever, you can play a campaign mission, and there’s a hands-on with new Warzone content before it officially releases. MW4 looks as big and bombastic as ever, and getting into the beta is suddenly a huge deal.
How to Claim a Modern Warfare 4 Beta Code
There are two main ways you can score yourself a Modern Warfare 4 beta key: Pre-ordering the game to access the first weekend, or entering Insider Gaming’s exclusive beta giveaway competition!
Pre-order Modern Warfare 4
The usual method to play the new CoD beta is in action again: Commit early and pre-order MW4.
You’ll get millions who blindly pre-order every new Call of Duty, no matter how good or bad the last one was, so expect many players in the first weekend beta anyway.
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If you are keen to play, though, pre-ordering MW4 is guaranteed to get you a key for the first weekend beta, and it only needs to be the basic edition of the game.
For those of you who do choose this method, I’ve provided further instructions on how to claim the code and install the beta.
Weekend two is completely free and open to all players.
Insider Gaming Beta Giveaway
I’m proud to say that if pre-ordering MW4 isn’t something you want to do right now, but you do wanna get straight into the beta, then Insider Gaming is giving 100 of you the chance to win a free MW4 beta key!
It’s very straightforward, and you can find out more about how to win a MW4 beta key right here, with four options available to you.
How to Redeem Modern Warfare 4 Beta Codes
Actually redeeming a MW4 beta code can be a pain in the you know what, as you need to access your Activision account, which is made tricky with 2FA, and then it’s the part after that!
I’ll try to summarize this as best as I can so you don’t stress too much:
- Before anything, wait until you get your MW4 beta code.
- Once you do, head to the Call of Duty code redemption page.
- Sign in to your Activision account.
- You will need to either ‘Enter the two-factor authentication code from the authentication app or a backup code for your Activision Account.
- Backup codes can be found in your email attached to your Activision account—unless you’ve deleted or lost them.
- Whereas you need the Google Authenticator app for the other route.
- If you’re struggling with both, you need to go through the Forgot Your Details process, get a new password, and seek assistance with logging in/2FA.
- Once you finally access your account, enter the beta code and desired platform.
- If successful, you’ll be sent an eligible beta download code close to the beta’s start date/time.
Nice and easy, huh?
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I’ve had trouble for years with my Activision account, either losing backup codes or other issues, but as long as you go through the recovery process, you should be fine.
To get you excited, here’s the latest MW4 beta trailer. Hype!
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