Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is around the corner and with a new game release comes a new beta. Here’s how to get in the MW3 beta:
Call of Duty is returning on November 10 with another of their yearly instalments and for this year's game they are bringing back the iconic Modern Warfare III (MW3) title and the action kicks off with the beta in October.
The Call of Duty MW3 Beta will be available on two separate weekends in October. Players can experience the next CoD title for a total of eight days between those two weekends.
How to get the Call of Duty MW3 Open Beta
All physical edition pre-orders of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III include a code to register for Early Access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Open Beta. To get your own code, head to the official Call of Duty website and secure a pre-order. Alternatively, you can pre-order the game on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One, Battle.net or Steam and get early access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Open Beta.
Where can I find my Call of Duty MW3 beta code?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III early access Beta codes are available for PlayStation, Xbox, Battle.net and Steam. You'll receive a code printed on the retail receipt or sent to you via email on an online receipt.
Code redemption is not necessary for pre-orders through the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store, or pre-purchases through Battle.net or Steam. You're automatically registered to participate in Early Access for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Open Beta on PlayStation, Xbox, Battle.net or Steam. When the Early Access begins, you'll be able to download it immediately.
How to redeem Modern Warfare 3 Beta Codes
Once you have a code, follow these steps:
- Go to callofduty.com/betaredeem.
- Login to your Call of Duty account.
- Enter the code.
- Select the platform where you plan to play MW3 on.
- Select your country (this is for servers).
- Click Redeem Your Code.
- The site will populate a separate code that you’ll redeem through the PlayStation or Xbox store.
When is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta?
The Call of Duty: MW3 beta starts on October 6, one day after the COD: Next event. The first weekend of the Beta is only available on PlayStation and will run through until October 10. The second weekend will test the game's crossplay capabilities. It will be available on all platforms from October 12-16. This will include all platforms including Xbox and PC.
Is the MW3 Beta on PlayStation?
Yes! The Call of Duty beta will be available to play on PlayStation. It is available on the following dates:
- October 6-8: MW3 pre-orders and early access members only.
- October 9-10 and 12-16: PlayStation Open Beta
Is the MW3 Beta on xbox?
It will also be available to play on XBOX consoles but only for half of the duration of the beta. XBOX players will only get one weekend of gameplay whilst PlayStation players get two. The full dates for the XBOX Beta are:
- October 12-14: Early access pre-order beta
- October 15-16: XBOX Open Beta
Is the MW3 Beta on PC?
Yes! The Call of Duty Beta will be available to play on PC and will be available on both Steam and Battle.net platforms. Players will be able to install the beta on the same platform of their pre-order for early access and then either platform for the Open Beta.
Full dates for the PC Beta are:
- October 12-14: Early access beta for pre-orders
- October 15-16: PC Open Beta
How big is the MW3 beta?
The installation size for the MW3 beta is not available yet. Activision-Blizzard or developer Sledgehammer games will make this information available closer to the start time of the event.
That's everything you need to know heading into the MW3 beta, be sure to stick with esports.gg for all the latest news in the lead-up to the release of the newest Call of Duty title.