While there hasn’t been a full reveal yet for Modern Warfare 2, Activision has confirmed that an open beta will drop in September, with details on how to get a code via pre-order or as a possible drop to watch certain streams leading up to launch. To help you prepare for the launch of the open beta, you’ll find a release date and information on getting early access to the Modern Warfare 2 beta on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. On this page:

When is the Modern Warfare 2 beta? Modern Warfare 2 Release Dates Revealed

During the Call Of Duty League event that aired on August 7, Activision released the timings for the Modern Warfare 2 open beta. There will be two weekends where players can jump in, the first being for PlayStation players and other platforms next week. Here are the timings: Weekend 1 (PlayStation Exclusive)

Early Access – Friday 16th to Saturday 17th September Open beta – Sunday 18th to Tuesday 20th September

Weekend 2 (cross play, all platforms)

Early Access (Xbox + PC), Open Beta (PlayStation) – Thursday 22 to Friday 23 September Open beta (all platforms) – Saturday 24th to Monday 26th September

Early Access players can jump in a few days early if they’ve pre-ordered the game or have access to a code through other means. A few days later each weekend, the open beta will be available – first to PlayStation players, and then on the second weekend, to all platforms.

How to get early access to Modern Warfare 2 beta

There are two main ways to access the Modern Warfare 2 open beta early each respective weekend: If you pre-order, once the beta goes live, you’ll receive email instructions on how to play. If you pre-ordered through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Battle.net, you are automatically approved to participate in Early Access for the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta. As for the Call of Duty League Championship Weekend stream on Sunday, August 7, by watching and connecting your Activision YouTube account, you’ll have a chance to win a code for the Modern Warfare 2 open beta. 🎁 GIMME DA LOOT 🎁 Watch #CDLChamps and win something new EVERY… SINGLE… DAY. And especially on Championship Sunday, viewers will have the chance to receive #ModernWarfare2 beta codes as part of the BIGGEST code drop in CDL history 🪂 pic.twitter.com/RYAtlfeEHw — Call of Duty League (@CODLeague) July 25, 2022 To view this content, please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It’s possible that Activision will introduce additional ways to access the beta – such as at future streaming events or through social media.

What will be included in the Modern Warfare 2 beta?

As of now, Activision and Infinity Ward have yet to reveal much about what to expect from the Modern Warfare 2 open beta. The official website describes the following: “This preview of the game will give you an advanced look at the game’s Multiplayer, including maps, modes, weapons and other features.” We’ll get the full scoop on Thursday, September 15 as part of a reveal event – including a first look at “the future of the war zone”: Clear your calendars on September 15th for #CODNEXT – an era-defining live streaming franchise event. ✅ #ModernWarfare2 Full MP Reveal ✅ The Future of #Warzone ✅ The #Warzone Mobile Experience ✅ Live Game Play From Your Favorite Streamers

  • More to come! pic.twitter.com/FTlSl7JryQ — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 7, 2022 To view this content, please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings In the past, Call Of Duty open betas included a handful of maps, a mode or two, and a number of weapon loadouts to test. What they have confirmed is a map – Grand Prix – that will be playable. Here’s a sneak peek: We understand that, with our agreement, @infinityward has announced that they have designed a Grand Prix map as part of the #MWII Beta. That’s right and the map will be playable for the 2022 Beta. We’ll be playing Grand Prix at #MWII this year. pic.twitter.com/8kbaSEkChU — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 7, 2022 To view this content, please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings A leak from an event hosted for NFL team the LA Rams, meanwhile, gave us a look at the multiplayer lobby and a small snippet of gameplay. Nothing more than that, but it’s proof that the beta, or at least a piece of the multiplayer, is almost ready to go: 🚨 AMAZING #MW2 NEWS 🚨 The first image of a multiplayer lobby in #ModernWarfare2 was posted and quickly deleted by NFL player Cameron Dicker on his Instagram. Looks like the LA Rams are playing the game right now! pic.twitter.com/bcZzcWp0Du — ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) August 3, 2022 To view this content, please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings For now, that’s all we know so far about the upcoming Modern Warfare 2 beta. For a chance to get a code this weekend, be sure to tune into our Call of Duty Championship stream. It’s likely that more details about the beta will be revealed soon as well – so stay tuned for updates.