CoD MW3 beta dates, times and how to get access
Enter the latest Modern Warfare chapter early!
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is nearing closer to its global release, so anyone looking to get some practice in before the big day will need to jump into the beta.
Developed by Activision, the third entry in the rebooted sequel is set to conclude Captain Price's story in this narrative. Let's be honest, though, there's every chance that the company will bring back the fan-favourite character until the end of days.
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Aside from the story element, players will also experience the globetrotting multiplayer portion of Call of Duty that has helped make the franchise the juggernaut it is today.
With still a little bit of time to go until the launch of the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – 10th November 2023, to be exact – Activision is running multiple betas for fans to test out the newest weapons, refined gameplay and return of numerous maps from across its history.
So, when is the beta? What time does it start? And how do I get access? All those answers and more can be found below.
When is the CoD MW3 Beta? Dates and times explained
For those on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, early access is available during the weekend of 6th and 7th October 2023.
For the open Beta, players can jump in during the weekend of 8th to 10th October 2023. Again, this is only available for PlayStation users only.
For the crossplay Beta – so this is where Xbox and PC players can get involved alongside PlayStation users – those who pre-order can play together from 12th to 13th October 2023.
And everyone - whether you've pre-ordered or not - can get an early slice of the action from 14th to 16th October 2023. Every beta begins at 6pm UK time and ends at 6pm UK time on its respective dates.
It's worth noting that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 officially releases on 10th November 2023.
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What’s included in the CoD MW3 Beta?
A multiplayer trailer for Modern Warfare revealed 16 maps that will appear in the base game. It was then in a subsequent beta trailer where the five maps that will be playable were confirmed. This includes: Favela, Skidrow, Estate, Rust and Highrise, with the latter added in the second weekend.
Activision has also confirmed that players will be able to get their hands on "new experiences in Ground War" as well as a "litany of new loadout options" to pick from. Don't forget that progress is not carried forward to the full release, so treat this as practice for the main event.
How to get access to the CoD MW3 Beta
A pre-order of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is needed to gain early access from 6th to 7th October and 12th to 13th October.
Once you make a pre-order, a beta code will then be delivered to your inbox - use this to register on the official site to gain access.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is scheduled to launch on 10th November 2023 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. Head to Amazon to secure a pre-order in time for the beta and launch day.
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Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.
