- Player Trust & Positive Play: September 2026 Progress Report - 29 September 2026
Following Season 5, this update shares our latest progress reducing disruptive voice behavior across Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone, along with ongoing work to support positive multiplayer experiences players already create in matches.Continued Progress Reducing Disruptive BehaviorReducing disruptive interactions is a priority for Call of Duty. We continue improving the systems that help identify, review, and act on Code of Conduct violations so players encounter fewer disruptive interactions in their matches.In the first 6 months after Black Ops 7’s release, continued investments in proactive moderation and system improvements helped drive lower disruptive voice behavior in Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone compared with similar Black Ops 6 and Warzone windows:~40% reduction in players exposed to harmful voice interactions.~50% reduction in disruptive voice offenders.~16% re…
- Modern Warfare 4 PC Trailer, Tech Updates, and More - 29 September 2026
Prepare for the release of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 on PC arriving October 23 on Steam. In close partnership with Infinity Ward, Call of Duty PC lead developer Beenox is working on delivering the best experience possible across a wide variety of setups. Take a look at what’s coming in the official Modern Warfare 4 PC trailer:PC Hardware: Designed for Many SpecsThe Beenox and Infinity Ward teams have been working hard to ensure that Modern Warfare 4 performs well on a variety of PC system specs. Though the game looks great on high-end graphics cards, it isn’t just designed for players with the best GPUs. With 800+ customization options across graphics, gameplay, input devices, interface, and more, you can dial into the exact settings that work best for your setup.Some of the major PC features we’re supporting include:Optimized Hardware Support: Modern Warfare 4 runs on most hardw…
- Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Adds a New Operator Skin Toggle - 24 September 2026
Over the last few years, Call of Duty®: Warzone™ has brought together Operators, weapons, and experiences from across recent Call of Duty titles in one shared experience. We know some players enjoy that variety, while others would prefer Call of Duty: Warzone feel more aligned with the world of the latest release, including the upcoming Modern Warfare® 4.With the launch of the next chapter of Call of Duty: Warzone, we aim to support both player preferences. Starting with Season 1 of Modern Warfare 4, we’re giving players more control over how Call of Duty: Warzone looks and feels with a new Operator Skin toggle function.Operator Skin Toggle in Call of Duty: WarzoneThis all-new filter has been built specifically for the Modern Warfare 4 chapter, giving players more control over the Operator Skins they see in Call of Duty: Warzone only. When toggled on, the filter displays only Modern War…
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 06 - Now Live - 17 September 2026
Outlast the Unknown: Black Ops Season 06 is Here!The HauntingThe Haunting returns and there’s nowhere to hide! Season 06 is brimming with evil as fright-filled maps and modes arrive as part of a colossal update that will satisfy your sweet tooth to Halloween and beyond. Season 06 RoadmapAcross Call of Duty® Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™, Season 06 amps up the scares with Haunted Hollow, where cosmic horrors and a Ghost Train infiltrate the small-town Resurgence map. In Multiplayer, rack up the kills in the Quantum and Bloodstead maps, Hordepoint mode, and face off on Zombies locations in MP during T.E.D.D. Trials. Conjure a terrifying foe in Endgame’s Forbidden Summoning Event as night descends upon Avalon and face off against pumpkin-headed hordes in Zombies across a slew of grisly new content. Brave the horrors with an assortment of new Base Weapons earned in the Battle Pass…
- Modern Warfare 4: Tokyo Games Show Campaign Trailer - 17 September 2026
A Darker, More Dangerous CampaignPrice is on the run, conflict has erupted on the Korean Peninsula, and a catastrophic weapon of war is on the verge of falling into the wrong hands. The October 23 launch date is fast approaching for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4, with Campaign Early Access* going live on October 16 for those who pre-order the Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition of the game.Watch the official Campaign Trailer that debuted at the Tokyo Games Show for a deeper look at the elements in play. The global stakes have never been higher, and one wrong move could result in disastrous consequences for the entire world as we know it. This is Modern Warfare 4. Captain Price on the Run“There is a line… and it’s one we don’t cross.” — Kyle “Gaz” Garrick“We draw the line wherever we need it, don’t we?” — John PriceFollowing the assassination of General Shepherd in Call of Duty:…
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The Story So Far - 16 September 2026
In Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4, war erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion, while half a world away, John Price wages a personal war while on the run from those hunting him.How did the former leader of Task Force 141 end up operating outside official channels? And what are the major events that have led to this point? As we approach the October 23 launch date for Modern Warfare 4 — with Campaign Early Access* going live on October 16 for those who pre-order the Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition of the game — let’s revisit the key narrative moments leading up to the game’s launch.The Story So Far: The Events of Modern Warfare (2019)The very first flashpoint was Verdansk, when a squad of Marines and CIA operative Alex Keller raided a military depot belonging to rogue Russian General Roman Barkov. Their mission? Retrieve an illegal shipment…
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 06 - 8 September 2026
Outlast the Unknown: Black Ops Season 06 is Here!The HauntingThe Haunting returns and there’s nowhere to hide! Season 06 is brimming with evil as fright-filled maps and modes arrive as part of a colossal update that will satisfy your sweet tooth to Halloween and beyond. Season 06 RoadmapAcross Call of Duty® Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™, Season 06 amps up the scares with Haunted Hollow, where cosmic horrors and a Ghost Train infiltrate the small-town Resurgence map. In Multiplayer, rack up the kills in the Quantum and Bloodstead maps, Hordepoint mode, and face off on Zombies locations in MP during T.E.D.D. Trials. Conjure a terrifying foe in Endgame’s Forbidden Summoning Event as night descends upon Avalon and face off against pumpkin-headed hordes in Zombies across a slew of grisly new content. Brave the horrors with an assortment of new Base Weapons earned in the Battle Pass…
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Maps and Modes - 27 August 2026
Modern Warfare 4 Beta: ModesNOTE: This intel comes from the Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Everything You Need to Know Blog. Click here for the full blog. The Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta showcases the full range of Multiplayer combat. Deploy into classic modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination, master all-new experiences including Hijack and Inflation, test your skills in intense 3v3 Gunfight matches, or join combined-arms Ground War battles featuring tanks and other vehicles. Explore the mode overviews below. Team Deathmatch (Core 6v6)QUICK INTEL:Eliminate enemy Operators to earn points for your team.The first team to reach the score limit or the lead when time expires wins the match.Unlimited respawns keep the action moving while rewarding smart engagements, teamwork, and consistent gunplay.Full Create a Class functionality lets you experiment with all available weapons, Equipment, Perks, Fi…
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Weapons Guide - 27 August 2026
Weapons DetailQUICK INTEL:22 Weapons available during the Beta.Nine Weapon classes, from Assault Rifles to Melee Weapons.Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapon categories.Unlock additional Weapons as you rank up.Build every Loadout using Create a Class.NOTE: This intel comes from the Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Everything You Need to Know Blog. Click here for the full blog. During the Beta, you'll unlock and wield up to 22 of the 33 weapons available at launch, spanning every major weapon class. Whether you favor the adaptability of Assault Rifles, the aggressive mobility of SMGs, the stopping power of Shotguns and Sniper Rifles, or the utility of Launchers and Melee Weapons, the Beta offers a broad selection from the full Multiplayer arsenal.Weapons are organized into Primary, Secondary, and Melee categories and can be tailored to your preferred combat role using Modern Warfare 4's expanded C…
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Player Progression - 27 August 2026
Player Progression (Multiplayer)QUICK INTEL:Unlock new weapons, equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, and Beta Rewards by increasing your Player Level.Weekend One: Progress through Level 30 to unlock every gameplay item and all eight Beta Rewards.Unlocked Beta Rewards become available in the full game when Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23.NOTE: This intel comes from the Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Everything You Need to Know Blog. Click here for the full blog. Every match you play earns XP toward your Player Level (also known as Player Rank), steadily unlocking new ways to customize your Operator both cosmetically and tactically. Early progression expands your selection of Default Loadouts before Create a Class unlocks at Level 4, opening access to fully customized loadouts. Continue ranking up to unlock additional weapons, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, and e…
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Weekend Two Intel - 26 August 2026
Here's your confirmed intel on how to pre-load the Open Beta right now, and the Weekend Two content waiting when the Call of Duty Open Beta begins this Friday.Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Getting StartedModern Warfare 4 Open Beta ScheduleAll players can preload the Open Beta starting at 9:00 AM PT on Wednesday August 26.Weekend Two (Open Beta): August 28 at 10:00 AM PT – September 1 at 10:00 AM PTThe Open Beta begins at 10:00 AM PT, Friday August 28 for players on Steam. The Open Beta is scheduled to end at 10:00 AM PT on Tuesday, September 1. Here’s how to participate in the Open Beta:The Beta is available to all players. Download the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta.No pre-order or Beta Codes are needed.How to Access and Launch the BetaSteam (PC)Preload (Available Now): Open the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Store page, select Play Now, and Steam will automatically add the Beta t…
- Resurgence enters the MW4 Beta this Friday - 26 August 2026
The new Zodiac map will be playable in this weekend’s Open Beta, and we want you there to help put it through its paces. Preload tomorrow and squad up.Modern Warfare 4 Beta
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know - 21 August 2026
Welcome to the biggest Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 Beta ever!Across two action-packed weekends, experience Modern Warfare® 4's new Multiplayer modes, a playable Campaign mission, expanded movement systems, Ground War: Combat Outpost, Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Resurgence on the brand-new Zodiac map, and extensive Operator and Loadout customization.This article is designed to get you into the action quickly with an overview of every major Beta feature, plus guidance covering the systems, maps, modes, and gameplay mechanics you'll encounter throughout the Beta.NOTE: This article showcases the complete Modern Warfare 4 Beta experience across both weekends. As the live Beta progresses, additional maps, modes, playlists, and gameplay features become available. Continue playing throughout both weekends to experience everything the Beta has to offer. Let’s begin with the basics. Here’s how t…
- Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer: Movement, Gunplay, Modes, & Maps - 21 August 2026
Call of Duty: NEXT HighlightsCall of Duty®: NEXT brought Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer into the spotlight, with live gameplay and new intel on modes, progression, customization, Ground War: Combat Outpost, Kill Block, Call of Duty: Warzone™, and more. Here are some of the highlights. Multiplayer: Boots on the GroundModern Warfare 4 returns to the roots of Modern Warfare with boots-on-the-ground combat, grounded movement, hard-hitting weaponry, and a balance of speed and responsiveness designed to keep you in the action.NEXT showcased the new Inflation mode, with Hijack, Arms Deal, and Frontline also joining the launch lineup. Search and Destroy is confirmed for the Beta.Hijack (6v6, available during the Beta): Fight for control of a Data Spike, carrying, throwing, or passing it between teammates as you advance toward the enemy Comm Station. Plant the Spike to score points over time and e…
- Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta - Live Now - 21 August 2026
Join the global Call of Duty community for Call of Duty: NEXT this Friday, August 21, before launching into the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta*. Get your first look at the key content, including maps, modes, weapons, progression, and in-game rewards during Weekend One.
- Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta: Weekend One Intel - 20 August 2026
The countdown to playing Modern Warfare 4 is almost over. Here's your initial intel on how to watch Call of Duty: NEXT, along with pre-loading the Early Access Beta right now, and the Weekend One content waiting when the Call of Duty Beta begins this Friday. Tune in Details: Call of Duty: NEXTJoin the global Call of Duty community for Call of Duty: NEXT, live at 9:00 AM PT on Friday, August 21. Serving as the central command center for Modern Warfare 4, NEXT brings together reveals, developer insights, live gameplay, and creator broadcasts from around the world into one global event.Then, at 11:00 AM PT, the Modern Warfare 4 Beta officially launches. Deploy alongside players worldwide and be among the first to experience everything Weekend One has to offer in Call of Duty’s biggest Beta ever. Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta: Getting StartedModern Warfare 4 Beta ScheduleWeekend One (E…
- Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Early Intel, PC Specs, Pre-loading - 19 August 2026
Tune in Details: Call of Duty: NEXTJoin the global Call of Duty community for Call of Duty: NEXT, live at 9:00 AM PT on Friday, August 21. Serving as the command center for Modern Warfare 4, NEXT brings together reveals, developer insights, live gameplay, and creator broadcasts from around the world into one global event.Immediately following NEXT, at 11:00 AM PT, the Modern Warfare 4 Beta officially launches. Deploy alongside players worldwide and be among the first to experience everything Weekend One has to offer. Return here tomorrow for more details on the Weekend One content. Modern Warfare 4 Beta: PC SpecificationsPlanning to deploy into the Modern Warfare 4 Beta on PC? Check your setup against the Minimum and Recommended PC specifications below to make sure you’re ready for the Beta.Minimum SpecificationsThe minimum PC specifications needed to play the Modern Warfare 4 Beta:OS:…
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 05 Mid-Season Content - 13 August 2026
Season 05 Reloaded: Incoming Intel Hit Harder. Hit Louder. Season 05 Reloaded keeps the action hot throughout the remainder of summer, highlighted by the grand finale of the Black Ops 7 Zombies storyline with the arrival of Rex Infernus. In Multiplayer, fight your way through a Nuketown-inspired pinball machine in Turbo Tilt and put your movement skills to the test in a brand-new Freerun course. In Call of Duty ®: Warzone™,Black Ops Royale is back, whileLoaded Resurgence joins in as a Weekend LTM and Endgame continues to challenge Operators with the Burn Run Assignment. Plus, unlock new Attachments and the Mace Melee Weapon through additional Weekly Challenges, earn rewards across new in-game events, and more. Gear up and join the mayhem when the Mid-Season update arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone on August 20 at 9AM PT. Endgame ContentFREE TO PLAY: ENDGAME…
- Introducing the Season 05 Battle Pass, BlackCell, and New Store Bundles - 21 July 2026
Arm for Impact with the Season 05 Battle Pass!The highly secretive Operator “Spectre” is known only by codename and exceptional ability in the field. Unleash the stealth asset and fight for dominance with help from a brand-new Battle Pass, new BlackCell content, and Store Bundles arriving when Season 05 of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone™ launches at 9AM PT on July 23.Progress through the Battle Pass to earn 100+ rewards including new free base weapons plus new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Finishing Moves and more found throughout the Season 05 Battle Pass. Purchase the premium Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points and progress through all Battle Pass rewards or get the Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points, including 20 Tier Skips for an advanced start on your seasonal journey.Get BlackCell for the ultimate seasonal experience, including unique Operator Skins, W…
- Modern Warfare 4: Open Beta, NEXT, Fanatics Fest, & Serialized Camo - 20 July 2026
Fanatics Fest Recap: Modern Warfare 4 Brings Kill Block to Fanatics FestNew York fans came ready to play. Over four packed days at Fanatics Fest, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 turned its show-floor presence into a full-scale destination, giving fans their first hands-on experience with Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer through Kill Block while offering a deeper look at the game's Multiplayer experience and how Call of Duty continues to bring competition, spectacle, and culture together.First Deployments into Kill BlockKill Block was the center of gravity. Set within the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility, the new Multiplayer experience made its public debut with fast, aggressive 10v10 Gunfight matches, giving players a first taste of Modern Warfare 4’s adaptive live-fire training environment. Designed for fast-paced, close-quarters combat, Kill Block's ever-changing battlegro…
