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Modern Warfare 4 release date: 23 October 2026 (out now)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 came out on Friday 23 October 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2. It is on sale now.

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  1. Release status
  2. Official signals
  3. Timeline
  4. What could still change
  5. How we check this date
  6. Questions
  7. Sources

Release status

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release status
DetailStatusSource
Release date23 October 2026callofduty.com
DayFridaycallofduty.com
PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Battle.net, Xbox on PC), Nintendo Switch 2. Not on PS4 or Xbox One.callofduty.com
Pre-order or preloadOut now. The PlayStation Store UK sells it as a normal purchase ("Add to Cart") from 23 October. Digital pre-orders had Campaign Early Access from 16 October and DMZ Early Access from 20 October.store.playstation.com
Launch time (UK)Midnight UK time (00:00 BST, 23 October), per the PlayStation Store UK listing of 23:00 UTC on 22 Octoberstore.playstation.com
Price (UK)£69.99 Standard, £99.99 Vault Edition (PlayStation Store UK and Xbox Store UK). PC: £59.99 Standard, £89.99 Vault (Steam).store.playstation.com
PEGIPEGI 18 (Extreme Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact)store.playstation.com

Modern Warfare 4 is the latest Call of Duty from Activision and Infinity Ward, out since 23 October 2026. See our Modern Warfare 4 game page for its Steam player count, prices and age rating. For what the current game's battle pass and COD Points cost in the UK, see Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Official signals

Only the publisher, platform stores and ratings boards. Newest first.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: official signals
DateSourceWhat it saidLink
23 Oct 2026PlayStation Store UK (store listing, checked 23 October)The Standard Edition is on sale at £69.99 with "Add to Cart" instead of a pre-order, release date 22/10/2026 (UTC).store.playstation.com
20 Oct 2026PlayStation Store UK (store listing, checked 20 October)Lists the release as 22/10/2026 11:00 PM UTC, which is midnight on 23 October in the UK.store.playstation.com
9 Oct 2026Call of Duty blog (Activision)Digital pre-orders of the Standard Digital or Vault Edition get early access to all of DMZ from Tuesday 20 October.callofduty.com
26 Aug 2026Call of Duty blog (Activision)The game "launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Friday, October 23", with eShop pre-orders opening the same day.callofduty.com
12 Jun 2026Call of Duty blog (Activision)Digital pre-orders of the Standard Digital or Vault Edition can play the full campaign from Friday 16 October.callofduty.com
28 May 2026Call of Duty blog (Activision)Modern Warfare 4 "will not be available on Game Pass at launch".callofduty.com
28 May 2026Call of Duty blog (Activision)The game "releases on Friday, October 23, 2026" on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.callofduty.com

Timeline

  1. Modern Warfare 4 launches worldwide; the PlayStation Store UK lists it as on sale. Source

  2. DMZ Early Access opens for digital pre-orders. Source

  3. Campaign Early Access opens for digital pre-orders. Source

  4. Activision announces DMZ Early Access from 20 October. Source

  5. DMZ deep dive on the Hajin map published. Source

  6. Switch 2 pre-orders open and the Switch 2 Open Beta pre-load begins. Source

  7. Early Access Beta Weekend One begins. Source

  8. PC specs and early beta details published. Source

  9. Campaign Early Access from 16 October confirmed. Source

  10. Game revealed with a 23 October 2026 release date and editions. Source

What could still change

  • The release date is settled; the game is out.
  • Store prices can change in sales. The table shows the PlayStation Store UK price checked on 23 October; the Steam prices were checked on 20 October.
  • Activision notes play times are subject to "possible outages and applicable time zone differences".

How we check this date

Checked on launch day, 23 October 2026. Now the game is out, we re-check prices when we update the Call of Duty pages. We only change the date when one of these official pages does. See our methodology for how we source figures.

Modern Warfare 4 questions

When is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release date?

Modern Warfare 4 came out on Friday 23 October 2026, the date Activision announced, on every platform. The PlayStation Store UK lists it as on sale.

What time does Modern Warfare 4 come out in the UK?

It unlocked at midnight UK time on 23 October. The PlayStation Store UK listed the release at 23:00 UTC on 22 October. Activision did not post a UK time on its own pages.

Is Modern Warfare 4 out now?

Yes. It came out on 23 October 2026. Digital pre-orders had Campaign Early Access from 16 October and DMZ Early Access from 20 October.

What platforms is Modern Warfare 4 on?

PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. It is not coming to PS4 or Xbox One.

Is Modern Warfare 4 on PC?

Yes. It is on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox on PC. The Steam price is £59.99 for the standard game.

How much is Modern Warfare 4 in the UK?

The PlayStation Store UK and Xbox Store UK list £69.99 for Standard and £99.99 for the Vault Edition. On Steam it is £59.99 and £89.99.

Is Modern Warfare 4 on Game Pass?

No. Activision says it "will not be available on Game Pass at launch".

About the author

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Sources

  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announcement (Call of Duty blog, 28 May 2026), published by callofduty.com
  2. Modern Warfare 4 editions and pre-order benefits (Call of Duty blog, 28 May 2026), published by callofduty.com
  3. Modern Warfare 4: Latest Official Intel Here (Call of Duty blog hub), published by callofduty.com
  4. Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Confirmed (Call of Duty blog, 12 June 2026), published by callofduty.com
  5. Modern Warfare 4 early intel and PC specs (Call of Duty blog, 19 August 2026), published by callofduty.com
  6. Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta Weekend One (Call of Duty blog, 20 August 2026), published by callofduty.com
  7. Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2: pre-orders and beta (Call of Duty blog, 26 August 2026), published by callofduty.com
  8. DMZ deep dive: Hajin (Call of Duty blog, 5 October 2026), published by callofduty.com
  9. DMZ how to play and Forward Operating Base guide (Call of Duty blog UK, 9 October 2026), published by callofduty.com
  10. MW4 Standard - PlayStation Store UK, published by store.playstation.com
  11. MW4 Vault - PlayStation Store UK, published by store.playstation.com
  12. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - Xbox Store UK, published by xbox.com
  13. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Steam, published by store.steampowered.com

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