In this article, we outline everything you need to know in order to join the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta, get Early Access, details about the platforms, and more, so let's get started, soldier!
How to join Modern Warfare 2 Beta

Dubbed as an "open beta", your first taste of Modern Warfare 2 will arrive before the game's release date of 28th October. The goal of the Modern Warfare 2 Beta is for players to "provide essential feedback to help ensure the best Day One experience possible when the game launches."
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Everyone and their cat will be able to join the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta across all platforms available. You simply need a Call of Duty account linked to your gaming platform of choice to join once it releases.
At the time of writing, the exact content of the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta date is unknown. We expect it to feature some new modes and a handful of maps to test, just like in Vanguard. Some Call of Duty fans, however, will want Early Access to the Beta!
COD Modern Warfare 2 Beta - Early Access & Platforms

To get Early Access to the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta, you will need to pre-order the game on your platform of choice.
Our guide to pre-ordering Modern Warfare 2 on all platforms, including various editions, has you covered.
One caveat is that if you purchase a physical copy of the game via a participating retailer, you will need to add your Modern Warfare 2 Early Access Beta code. This is a 13-character code that will be provided (likely via email) and that you will have to redeem via this page.
Remember, PlayStation gamers will receive Early Access to the COD Modern Warfare 2 Beta even earlier, five days before all other platforms.
Speaking of platforms, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta will be available on the following gaming devices:
- PC via Steam or Battle.net.
- PlayStation 4 and 5.
- Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X.
The only thing left to know about the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta is when it will release, and what the schedule will look like!
Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta - Release date & schedule

At the time of writing, there is no official release date or schedule for the Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta just yet.
We do know, however, that it will take place before 28th October 2022, when the game officially releases. Furthermore, looking at past Call of Duty titles, Vanguard's Beta was released on 10th September, and the game was released on 5th November.
To this end, we expect the Modern Warefare 2 Open Beta to have a release date window of September 2022, with PlayStation 4 and 5 gamers starting five days of Early Access first, followed by the rest.

So there you have it, everything we know about the upcoming Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer Open Beta, including how to join, the expected release date window, and details about Early Access.
We will endeavor to update this article once more information about the upcoming Modern Warfare 2 Beta becomes available. For now, check out the Modern Warfare 2 gameplay reveal trailer below.
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