The Modern Warfare beta is slated for release this week on the PlayStation 4. Later, other Xbox One and PC users will have access to the beta. Each console, however, will have a different way of configuring the beta. It also matters which version you pre-order. Those who have reserved the physical copy will receive an email with the beta code, while those who have the digital version only need to visit their respective store. Here's how to download the Modern Warfare beta for each system.
How to download the Modern Warfare beta for each console
Playstation 4
When you pre-order the PlayStation 4 Modern War physical copy, the email you use to purchase the game will receive an email. You're going to want to go to that email and locate it. You should see a 13-digit code. Write this code down or have it copied somewhere. Launch your PlayStation 4, then navigate to the "Redeem Codes" section of your dashboard, located in the PlayStation Store. When you're ready, type in this code and you should be able to start downloading it as soon as the code is accepted.
Xbox One
If you pre-order the Xbox One Modern Warfare physical copy, you will receive a beta code in the email you associated with the account where you purchased the copy. When you locate it in your email, write down the 13-digit code and have it ready when you need it. Go to the Microsoft store and go to the "Redeem Code" part of the launcher. Type it in, and you'll have access to the beta for when it's ready to download. You won't get access to it as quickly as those with a PlayStation 4.
PC and Digital Modern Warfare versions
For PC owners and those who will pre-order any of the digital console versions of Modern Warfare, you'll have a much easier time accessing the game. You won't need a beta code, as it will be linked. to your respective account. You are going to need to look up Modern Warfare in your storefront search engine and search for it. For example, on the Blizzard launcher, visit the Modern Warfare tab and open it. You should see the option to download the beta when it's time. Unless you're a PlayStation 4 gamer, you won't have access to the beta until September 19 or 21, depending on whether you accessed it earlier or not.
Beta dates
Here are the dates for Modern Warfare Beta. Right now, PlayStation 4 owners will have access much sooner than others.
PlayStation 4 Exclusive Beta:
- Early Access: September 12-13
- Open beta: September 14 to 16
PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Betas PC:
- 19 20 in September
- 21 23 in September
Modern Warfare officially releases October 25 for all of the previously mentioned platforms.
