Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 system requirements revealed ahead of tomorrow’s early access beta
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Gamers looking to jump into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for the first time can do so tomorrow, August 21. The early access open beta is available to those who have pre-ordered the game and runs until August 25 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Just ahead of the launch, Activision has published PC specs for the beta. As per usual with COD, they’re pretty relaxed.
Interestingly, the file size has been left out of the equation, but aside from that, we have a full view of the system requirements on PC. These are specifically for the beta, so they may differ slightly from the full version of the game. Either way, shader preloading will also be available for PC players in the MW4 beta – players can download shaders before they launch the game.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta system requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit (latest update) | Windows 11 64-bit (latest update) |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5-8400 | Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700 |
| Graphics card | Radeon RX 470, GTX 970 / GTX 1060, Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6700 XT, RTX 3060 Ti, Arc B580 |
| Video memory (VRAM) | 3GB | 8GB |
| System memory (RAM) | 12GB | 16GB |
| Storage | SSD required (size not specified) | SSD required (size not specified) |
A few additional requirements include a broadband internet connection, DirectX 12, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot compatibility. Activision says “Other security measures may be enforced,” which likely alludes to anti-cheat software. If you’re worried about TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, there is a Call of Duty Secure Attestation Wizard to verify your PC, so you don’t have to waste time downloading the game itself. In addition to the hardware requirements, Activision recommends the following drivers:
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- Intel: Intel Arc Graphics 32.0.101.8861
The MW4 early access beta will open on August 21 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 6 PM UTC to all players. On PC, it can be accessed either through Battle.net, Xbox on PC, or via Steam. If you haven’t pre-ordered the game, the beta’s second weekend will be open to all players – this kicks off on August 28 at 10 AM PT and also unlocks access for Nintendo Switch 2 players; it will end on September 1.
The Modern Warfare 4 Beta features Multiplayer gameplay across a variety of maps and modes including core 6v6 maps and modes and Kill Block. The MW4 Beta will also feature the single-player Campaign mission “Entrenched”. Weekend 2 of the Beta will introduce Ground War: Combat Outpost and the new Zodiac Resurgence map in Call of Duty: Warzone.
Source: Call of Duty
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is penciled in for an October 23, 2026 release date, giving the developers just under two months between the beta versions and the full launch. The game will also be featured by Xbox at Gamescom 2026 on August 27.
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