MW4 Release Date, Launch Times, and Platforms

The MW4 release date is Friday, October 23, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Campaign and DMZ early access opened first for eligible digital preorder owners, and Multiplayer went live with the full release.

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The official Call of Duty homepage countdown ended at 04:00 UTC on October 23. That works out to 9:00 p.m. PDT on October 22, midnight EDT, and 6:00 a.m. CEST on October 23.

Activision’s earlier PC announcement listed midnight local time, so launch hours differed by platform and region. Below, you’ll find the homepage countdown, the PC guidance, the platforms, and the early access dates.

MW4 Release Date Summary

• Full release: October 23, 2026, including Multiplayer.

• Official homepage countdown: Ended October 23 at 04:00 UTC; see the regional conversions below.

• PC timing: Activision’s September PC post stated midnight local time, which differed from the homepage timer in several regions.

• Early access: Campaign began October 16, followed by DMZ on October 20, for eligible digital preorders.

• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. There are no PS4 or Xbox One versions.

When Does MW4 Come Out?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 came out on October 23, 2026. Infinity Ward leads development, and the launch package includes the Campaign, Multiplayer, and the returning DMZ extraction mode.

The staggered early-access schedule is why campaign footage and DMZ matches appeared before release day. Digital preorder owners received access to those two parts of the game ahead of Multiplayer.

The early-access dates above use Activision's announced Pacific Time dates. A local calendar date can differ in regions further east.

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What Time Does MW4 Release?

The official Call of Duty homepage countdown ended on October 23 at 04:00 UTC. We checked the timer's end timestamp directly, then converted that same moment into the time zones below.

Official MW4 Countdown by Region

This table converts the homepage countdown into local times. Individual platform and regional store schedules could differ, particularly on PC.

MW4 PC Release Time

Activision’s September 29 PC announcement said the full game would release on October 23 at midnight local time. That announcement covers Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox on PC.

The wording differs from the homepage countdown. In Central Europe, for example, midnight local time falls six hours before the timer ends. Activision hasn't explained that difference in the pages checked for this guide.

MW4 Console Release Time

The US PlayStation Store listed October 23 at 04:00 UTC, matching the official homepage countdown. For that US listing, the equivalent is midnight EDT or 9:00 p.m. PDT on October 22.

Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 are confirmed for October 23. The sources checked for this article don't establish a precise regional hour for every Xbox and Nintendo storefront.

Which Platforms Is MW4 On?

MW4 is out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

MW4 isn’t available on PS4, Xbox One, or the original Nintendo Switch. Check the full console name when choosing a version; the Switch 2 release is a separate platform listing.

Eligible purchases through the Xbox console or Xbox on PC store support Xbox Play Anywhere, giving you access on Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC. That entitlement applies to the Xbox purchase; it doesn't include a separate Steam or Battle.net copy.

Can You Play MW4 Early?

Not anymore. Early access ended when the full game launched on October 23. Campaign early access began October 16, and DMZ early access began October 20, for eligible digital preorders. Both the Digital Standard Edition and Vault Edition qualify.

The Campaign early-access period included the full story, with 16 missions. It follows a South Korean squad facing an invasion and Captain Price's separate operation overseas.

DMZ early access let eligible players into the extraction mode before the full release. Multiplayer joined on October 23, and Vault Edition didn’t provide an earlier Multiplayer launch.

Physical Standard Edition preorders didn’t include the digital early-access benefit. Since October 23, every owner can play the modes included with their purchase.

What Can You Play at Launch?

MW4 includes three main parts:

• Campaign: A 16-mission story split between the Korean conflict and Price's operation.

• Multiplayer: Fight across the MW4 maps in 6v6 matches, large-scale Ground War battles, and close-quarters Gunfight rounds.

• DMZ: Extraction gameplay built around gathering equipment, completing objectives, fighting AI enemies and rival players, and getting out with your loot.

Seasonal content arrived separately, starting with Season 1 at midnight ET on November 6, per Activision's Season 1 blog.

How to Get Started in MW4

A little preparation now can save your first session from becoming an evening of download bars.

1. Install the game and the latest patch. Infinity Ward shipped fixes on October 24, October 25, and October 28, so check your launcher or console library for updates.

2. The new Warzone went live with Season 1 on November 6, so a fresh Warzone install now gets you the MW4 version.

3. Confirm your Activision login. Check that you're using the account you intend to play on before joining friends.

4. Check console online-play access. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo list paid subscription requirements for online modes. Those requirements are separate from owning MW4.

PC players should also check hardware, storage, and security requirements before downloading.

Optional purchases can wait until you've checked the in-game store. COD Points pay for eligible in-game content such as bundles; they don't replace a purchase of the full game or change its release schedule.

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Final Words

MW4 launched in full on October 23, a week after Campaign early access and three days after DMZ opened for eligible digital preorder owners. The official homepage timer ended at 04:00 UTC, and the US PlayStation listing matched it.

Season 1 went live at midnight ET on November 6 for MW4 and Warzone, and Activision hasn't dated Season 1 Reloaded yet. Keep the game patched, since Infinity Ward has shipped fixes on October 24, October 25, and October 28.

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