Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches worldwide on October 23. Players who buy digital editions receive early access ahead of the general release.
- Early campaign access opens October 16.
- Early DMZ extraction access unlocks October 20.
- Total installation size requires 115GB of storage.
Preload and Launch Timings
Preloading is active immediately. The full rollout starts at 10pm PDT on October 22. Other regions will gain access at midnight local time.
Included Preorder Packs
Early purchases provide three cosmetic packs. Players obtain the Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint alongside the Hunter Killer Operator Skin. Preorders also grant the Gilded Pearl Camo Pack.
Game Pass Availability
The title arrives as a standalone purchase. The entry will not join Xbox Game Pass until the holiday season of 2027. Subscribers must buy a separate copy to access the title at launch.
This phased early access structure centers on single-player progression ahead of the wider deployment, giving early adopters uninterrupted time with the story narrative before the extraction servers go live.
Gamers eager to jump into the action can verify that preloading files is currently live across all supported platforms.
Regarding platform availability and subscription access, Microsoft has confirmed that the title will not arrive on the Xbox Game Pass library until the holiday season of 2027.
