Activision and Nintendo announce that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will receive an open beta on Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the game’s later 2026 release. According to the reported details, the beta is open to anyone and does not require a pre-order. Nintendo Life specifies the dates as 28 August through 1 September 2026, with pre-orders beginning earlier on 26 August 2026; however, sources state that buying the game is not necessary to participate in the beta.
Both outlets agree that players need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription and a Nintendo Account to access the Switch 2 beta. Nintendo Life also reports that early access is available on other platforms: PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. In contrast, Nintendo Life notes that Switch 2 is not included in the listed early-access timeframe.
Overall, the announcements outline an open, no-pre-order Switch 2 test window in late August 2026, alongside broader early-access availability on other systems.
