Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer Beta Starts Today
September 12 2019 - 2:44PM
Business Wire
Early Access to Weekend 1 Multiplayer Beta
Kicks-off on PlayStation 4 Today
Fans on Consoles and PC Can All Play Together
in the Crossplay Multiplayer Open Beta Next Weekend, Previewing the
Deepest Call of Duty Multiplayer Experience to Date
Today, the highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®
beta* kicks-off for PlayStation 4 fans to get hands-on with an
early look of the game’s critically-acclaimed multiplayer.
Throughout the weekend, Infinity Ward will be logging valuable
feedback and gameplay information ahead of the game’s global launch
on October 25.
Following the recent Modern Warfare 2v2 Gunfight Open Alpha,
which was the largest Alpha or Beta in Call of Duty history on
PlayStation 4, the Modern Warfare Beta will deliver a deeper look
at Modern Warfare’s multiplayer universe, including tight
close-quarter 2v2 Gunfight gameplay, traditional 6v6 Multiplayer
and large-player count experiences on massive maps featuring a wide
array of vehicles. The Beta will expand in Weekend 2 to include all
platforms, and for the first time in Call of Duty history, feature
crossplay, with fans across console and PC able to play the Modern
Warfare Beta together prior to next month’s launch.
Winner of the “Best Online Multiplayer” by Game Critics Best of
E3 2019, Modern Warfare’s ultimate multiplayer playground delivers
an action-packed online experience with best-in-class down the
barrel gameplay, along with unprecedented depth and variety in
gameplay. The Beta test will feature a suite of new multiplayer
modes that redefine the Call of Duty sandbox, ranging from the
close-quarter frenetic 2v2 Gunfight, up to and including the epic
large-scale Ground War mode supporting up to 64 players, night
gameplay maps, and the 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 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.”
Players will have two weekends to join in on the fun, with new
content and playlists rolling out throughout the beta. Those who
have pre-ordered any version of the game at participating retailers
will be able to access the beta early as follows.
- PlayStation 4 Exclusive Beta – Weekend 1
- September 12 – 13 (Early Access, PlayStation 4)
- September 14 – 16 (Open Beta, PlayStation 4)
- Beta featuring crossplay testing – Weekend 2
- September 19 – 20 (Early Access, PC and Xbox One; Open Beta,
PlayStation 4)
- September 21 – 23 (Open Beta, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One)
For the full rundown of all planned Beta content as well as
information for feedback and updates, please visit
https://blog.activision.com/call-of-duty.
While the beta is just a portion of the overall Modern Warfare
multiplayer offering, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare offers a unified
narrative experience across all modes of play, including the
thrilling single player story campaign and the all-new Special Ops
co-op mode accessible to all skill levels.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is scheduled for release globally
October 25th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The title features
a fully-optimized PC version, developed in partnership with Beenox,
which will be available exclusively on Battle.net®, Blizzard
Entertainment’s online gaming platform. Call of Duty: Modern
Warfare is published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) with development led by
award-winning developer, Infinity Ward, and additional development
support from Beenox, High-Moon Studios and Raven Software.
About Activision
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision is a
leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment.
Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a
division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500
company. More information about Activision and its products can be
found on the company's website, www.activision.com or by following
@Activision.
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of Duty: Modern Warfare, including the Beta, are forward-looking
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MODERN WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All
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*MP Beta Early Access starts September 12, 2019; Open MP Beta
begins September 14, 2019 on PS4 system; other platforms to follow.
Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject
to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum
Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only, while Early Access
Beta Codes last, at participating retailers. Internet connection
required. Online multiplayer subscription may be required.
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