Find out when you can play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer betas and how to get early access.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer early access and open betas are taking place, and players need to know how to sign up, access and start playing early. While the beta will be available on all platforms, PlayStation users will have the most time with the game. In addition, those who pre-order will have access to multiplayer even earlier.
Below are the dates for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 early access and open betas, split across each platform. The official Call of Duty post notes that the beta codes are tied to players’ Activision accounts, meaning you can play on any platform you want. note that crossplay will be available from September 22nd.
Early Access to PlayStation and Open Beta
To play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer early access period on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, users must: pre-order digitally or in store. This gives them access to the game two days early. If you don’t pre-order, you’ll be able to play the game when it’s in open beta. These are the dates to remember. Please note that the start time is the same for each period, 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET:
- September 16 – 17: PlayStation Only, Early Access
- September 18 – 20: PlayStation Only, Open Beta
- September 22 – 23: PlayStation Open Beta, Other Platforms Early Access
- September 24 – 26: All Platforms, Open Beta
PlayStation players will have the most time with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer. Those who pre-order will be able to experience the game for 10 days, from September 16 to 26 (there will be a one-day break on September 21).
Early Access to Xbox and Open Beta
To play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer on Xbox, players can either: pre-order for early access or wait and play the open beta two days later. You can access multiplayer for a total of five days if you pre-order and only three days if you don’t. These are the dates to remember. Please note that the start time for each two-day period is the same, 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET:
- September 22 – 23: Xbox & PC Early Access, PlayStation Open Beta
- September 24 – 26: All Platforms, Open Beta
Players who pre-order the game will get the most out of the preview period. If you’re going to play anyway, it’s a good idea to pre-order for early access on Xbox.
Early Access to PC and Open Beta
Playing the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer early access and open beta on PC is the same as Xbox. Pre-order the game to get early access or play for free and experience the open beta only. These are the dates that PC players can get in on. Please note that the start time is the same for each period, 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET:
- September 22 – 23: PC & Xbox Early Access, PlayStation Open Beta
- September 24 – 26: All Platforms, Open Beta
As you can see, PC players get significantly less time with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 preview than PlayStation users. However, if you want to play most of the time (on PC), you’ll need to pre-order the game.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer early access and open beta will begin in September. To get the most playing time with the game, users will want to opt for PlayStation as it has five extra days. Those on Xbox and PC, however, can still play for five days if they pre-order the title. If you don’t pre-order, jump in on September 24 to play the open beta. Keep an eye on our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 page for more information before and after the October 28 release date.
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