Modern Warfare 3 beta release date and how to get early access

Try out the game’s multiplayer mode early

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With the game now fully revealed, many folks will be wondering if and when theModern Warfare 3beta release time will be. And we’re here to help.

By the looks of things, this game is set to be a decidedly different kind ofCall of Dutygame. For one, it’s the secondModern Warfaregame releasing in as many years, and its multiplayer mode will be entirely made up of classic maps at launch.

Despite those variances,Modern Warfare 3is at least following the usual schedule set by its predecessors. There’s now an ongoing beta period, giving players the chance to try out the multiplayer mode before launch. Hopefully this will help players decide whether to pick up theupcoming gamelater this year.

We’ve gathered all the information on theModern Warfare 3beta release time right here, as well as details on how to get early access to it on your respective platform. As with previousCall of Dutytitles, some platforms will get in earlier than others, so it’s well worth checking below when you can jump in early.

Modern Warfare 3 beta release date

TheCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3beta period is split into two weekends. Depending on what platform you’re playing on, the start dates and times will be slightly different. Check out the timings for the first weekend below:

Weekend two is whereXboxplayers and PC players can jump in. Note thatPS5andPS4players will also have access during these times as well. Here are the timings:

How to access the Modern Warfare 3 beta

There are two different types of access that you can get for the upcomingModern Warfare 3beta. The first is early access: this is granted to players who pre-order the game on any platform. PlayStation players get an extra weekend to play, but those on Xbox and PC can still get early access on the second weekend. If you choose to pre-order the game via a third-party, you will receive a beta code, which you can redeemhere.

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Then there’s the open beta period. This is open to all players. Just head to the store on your PC or console and download the beta when it becomes available. So far, we don’t quite know what will be included in the beta, so stay tuned for more details.

What’s included in the beta

As part of the ongoing beta weekend you will be able to jump into Mosh Pit (Hardpoint, Domination, Team Deathmatch, Kill Confirmed) and Ground War playlists. The maps included are Favela, Estate, Skidrow, Rust, as well as some larger maps for Ground War. To check out what weapons are included, visit ourModern Warfare 3weapons list. The second weekend adds Highrise, Popov Power, and Orlov Military Base to the mix.

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That’s everything you need to know about the Modern Warfare 3 beta. For more on the game, check out all of theModern Warfare 3 mapsthat have been revealed so far. Elsewhere, there’s our look at what’s in-store forModern Warfare 3’s Zombies mode.

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