How to Get a Modern Warfare 4 Weekend One Beta Code

Introduction

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta officially begins on August 22. The Beta will be split into two weekends, but players need early access to participate in Weekend One.

Pre-ordering the game is one way to gain access. Watching Twitch streams and earning a Drop is another. However, if you do not want to spend time watching streams and waiting for a Drop, GearUP offers a more convenient option. Here is how it works.

About the Twitch Drop

• Event Time: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT
• Reward: A Weekend One Beta access code
• Availability: All players have a chance to receive one, but codes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If You Don’t Want to Watch Streams

You may only want to play the game and feel that watching streams is a waste of time. Streams can also consume your network bandwidth and device resources. Fortunately, there is another option.

GearUP’s Twitch Drops feature now supports AFK Twitch Drops for Modern Warfare 4. Simply link your account through the GearUP website or client, and the system will automatically track your viewing progress. You can close the browser or use your device for other tasks while the progress continues. Once the requirement is complete, return to claim your reward.

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The GearUP client provides the full feature set. It also includes GearUP’s core network optimization service, which helps reduce latency and improve connection stability. This can be especially useful when playing multiplayer matches during the Beta.

Search for "Twitch Drops" in GearUP to access the drops/idle interface, then locate Modern Warfare 4 there.

About the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta

This will be the final Beta test before Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, 2026. It will take place across two weekends and will be open to all players during Weekend Two. Activision is giving players an early look at the game’s content before launch.

Weekend One

• Time: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT, through Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, PC Battle.net, the Xbox app for PC, and PC Steam
• Access: Players must pre-order the game or obtain a Beta access code

Weekend Two

• Time: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, through Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC Battle.net, the Xbox app for PC, and PC Steam
• Access: Open to all players

Beta Content

The Beta will include multiplayer gameplay across a variety of maps and modes, including core 6v6 maps and modes as well as Kill Block.

The Beta will also feature the single-player Campaign mission “Entrenched.” During Weekend Two, players can try Ground War: Combat Outpost and the new Zodiac Resurgence map in Call of Duty: Warzone.

Players can earn in-game rewards by participating in the Beta. Once unlocked, these rewards will be available for use during the Beta and will also be usable in Modern Warfare 4 after the full game launches.