Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Announced with Early Access Details

The closed beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has been announced, with details released on start times and how to gain early access. The beta aims to address long-standing issues within the series.

19 Aug, 17:03 — 19 Aug, 19:32

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Why this matters

The Call of Duty franchise is one of the most popular and commercially successful video game series globally. A beta aiming to fix long-standing issues could significantly impact player reception and the future direction of the franchise.

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A beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled to take place
The beta is intended to address issues within the Call of Duty series

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta begins Friday, Aug. 21

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The open beta runs Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

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The beta will include Switch 2

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The beta will fix issues that have plagued the series for the better part of a decade

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Specific dates for the early access and open beta, including platform details like Switch 2 availability

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The specific issues that have plagued the series for a decade and will be addressed by the beta

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The coverage from both outlets is neutral and focused on factual reporting related to the video game, with no discernible political leanings.

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forbes6d ago

‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Closed Beta Start-Times And How To Get Early Access

Here's everything you need to know about the Modern Warfare 4 Early Accessweekend and how to get into the closed beta.

By Erik Kain, Senior Contributor

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ignMostly Factual6d ago

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Fix Issues That Have Plagued the Series for the Better Part of a Decade

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will fix some issues that have plagued the series for the better part of a decade.

By Cade Onder

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First report: ign · 19 Aug, 17:03|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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ign19 Aug, 17:03First to report

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Fix Issues That Have Plagued the Series for the Better Part of a Decade

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forbes19 Aug, 19:32Latest update

‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Closed Beta Start-Times And How To Get Early Access

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The narrative shifted from a general announcement of the beta's purpose to providing concrete logistical details for players.

Initial AnnouncementAug 19 afternoon

IGN announces the beta's purpose to fix long-standing series issues.

Beta Details ReleaseAug 19 afternoon

Forbes provides specific dates and platform information for the beta.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Announced with Early Access Details

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‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Closed Beta Start-Times And How To Get Early Access

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Fix Issues That Have Plagued the Series for the Better Part of a Decade

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Fix Issues That Have Plagued the Series for the Better Part of a Decade

‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Closed Beta Start-Times And How To Get Early Access

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