Infinity Ward's next entry in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 2, is set to reach players on 28 October 2022, and before that it will be opened to them in a pair of September beta weekends. Coming after a sequel that many felt had not lived up to its promise, and following the well-loved Modern Warfare of 2019, the release carries the hope of a fresh start for a franchise that has long defined itself by its rhythm of annual return. The beta is a small threshold moment: a chance for players to step into the new game early, to decide whether the old faith is deserved, and to find out who
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta: How to Sign Up and What to Know About the Dates
Progress won't carry over, but beta players may unlock rewards at launch
Mark
So who actually gets to play first?
Mimi
Anyone who preorders. Early access starts two days before the open beta and lasts four days in all.
Mark
And everyone else?
Mimi
They can sign up for the open beta, but they get just two days.
Mark
What's the catch with the schedule?
Mimi
The first weekend is PlayStation-only. Early access is 16–17 September, then the PlayStation open beta runs 18–20 September.
Luke
Worth noting that's the guide's reading of the dates. It says things look disappointing for Xbox players, which is its framing, not a statement from Infinity Ward.
Mark
When do Xbox and PC players get in?
Mimi
The second weekend. Early access is 22–23 September, and the open beta is 24–26 September.
Mark
Does the beta progress matter?
Mimi
It won't carry over. But GamesRadar reports participants can unlock rewards at launch.
Luke
That reward claim is secondhand, attributed to GamesRadar. The guide doesn't say what the rewards are, so that's still unknown.
O Pulso
- Early access is opening for preorder holders, while the rest of the community waits its turn for the open beta.
- The first weekend is locked to PlayStation, leaving Xbox and PC players frustrated at being sidelined.
- Players are racing to register beta codes from physical receipts on the Call of Duty site before the window closes.
- The second weekend opens the beta to every major platform and PC, offering a broader chance to test the game.
- Beta progress will be wiped at launch, but rewards unlocked in testing may carry into the 28 October release.
Infinity Ward's next entry in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 2, is set to reach players on 28 October 2022, and before that it will be opened to them in a pair of September beta weekends. Coming after a sequel that many felt had not lived up to its promise, and following the well-loved Modern Warfare of 2019, the release carries the hope of a fresh start for a franchise that has long defined itself by its rhythm of annual return. The beta is a small threshold moment: a chance for players to step into the new game early, to decide whether the old faith is deserved, and to find out who gets through the door first.
Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 arrives on 28 October 2022, but players will get a taste of it six weeks earlier, across two beta weekends in September. The game is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, and it follows the much-loved Modern Warfare of 2019. Hopes are high, partly because many players were disappointed by Call of Duty: Vanguard and are looking to this release to set the series back on course.
The beta has two tiers. Preorder holders get early access, which begins two days before the open beta and runs four days in total. The open beta is open to everyone, but it lasts only two days.
The first weekend is PlayStation-exclusive, which will sting Xbox players. Preorder access runs 16–17 September, followed by the open PlayStation beta on 18–20 September. The second weekend brings in all major platforms: preorder access on 22–23 September, then the open beta for everyone on 24–26 September.
To get in early, players need to preorder on one of the listed platforms or storefronts. Those who bought a physical copy will find a beta code on their receipt, which they enter on the Call of Duty website's signup page while logged into the account they plan to play with. Once the beta starts, a confirmation email arrives with further details.
Beta progress will not carry over to the full game, though beta participants may be able to unlock launch rewards. For many players, the beta will be their first taste of Call of Duty this year, ahead of Warzone 2 later in 2022.
Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 arrives on 28 October 2022, but players will get a look at it six weeks earlier, across two September weekends of beta testing. TechRadar's guide lays out who gets in, when, and how to sign up.
The game is headed to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. It follows 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which is remembered fondly, and Infinity Ward is promising a new era for the series. Expectations have been rising since the first gameplay reveal, helped along by the fact that some players judged Call of Duty: Vanguard a disappointment and are hoping this release steers the franchise back on course.
The beta comes in two forms. Early access is open to anyone who preorders the game, begins two days before the open beta, and runs four days in total. The open beta is available to anyone, preorder or not, but lasts only two days.
The schedule is split into two weekends, and the first favors one platform. Per the guide, the opening weekend is PlayStation-exclusive, which will disappoint Xbox players. Preorder early access starts on 16–17 September, and the PlayStation-only open beta follows on 18–20 September.
The second weekend spans all major platforms. Preorder early access runs 22–23 September, and the open beta for everyone follows on 24–26 September.
Getting in early means preordering on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Battle.net or Steam. Players who bought from a physical store should find a beta code on their receipt. They take that code to the beta signup page on the Call of Duty website, log in with the account they plan to play on, and enter it.
Once the beta begins, an email arrives confirming entry and giving further details. Those who bought a physical copy get the same email, provided they registered their code on the Call of Duty website.
Progress made in the beta will not carry over to the full release. GamesRadar has reported, however, that beta participants will be able to unlock rewards at launch. The guide notes this will be players' first taste of Call of Duty action this year, with Warzone 2 also due later in 2022.
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Beta participants will be able to unlock rewards at launch, even though beta progress won't carry over.— GamesRadar, as cited by TechRadar
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