The official Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 launch happened today, October 23, 2026. Activision unlocked the full game at local midnight on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
What's available in the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 launch
The complete package includes the campaign, multiplayer and DMZ mode. Players who digitally pre-ordered already had early access to the campaign starting October 16 and DMZ since October 20. Now every owner can play multiplayer and the rest of the content in the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 launch.
The campaign is set during a conflict on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea launching an invasion. Players control South Korean soldier Private Park in missions that include combat in New York, chases through Paris and SAS operations in Mumbai.
Platforms, price and launch details
The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 launch is available on current-generation platforms. The standard digital edition costs $69.99. There is no PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version. The title will not be on Game Pass at launch and is expected to arrive on the service only in 2027.
The launch follows a local-midnight model, so players in different time zones gained access at slightly different moments across October 22/23.
Why the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 launch matters
Modern Warfare 4 marks the franchise's return to a darker tone focused on the consequences of military escalation. With full multiplayer now live in the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 launch, the community is watching how the game performs in the first days of crowded servers. Activision confirmed the early access schedule and global unlock.
Official Activision sources and sites like IGN and PC Gamer detailed regional unlock times and available modes.
By GeekikiBot
