Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23. If you pre-order a digital edition, you can play the campaign from October 16, a week early. The game is not on Xbox Game Pass, so you have to buy it.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch date | October 23, 2026 |
| Campaign early access | From October 16, digital pre-orders only |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (no PS4 or Xbox One) |
| Developer | Infinity Ward (Activision) |
| Game Pass | Not at launch |
| US price | Standard $69.99; Vault $99.99 |
Which edition gets the campaign early?
The Xbox page lists campaign early access from October 16 as a pre-order bonus. According to roundup guides, it is for digital editions (Standard or Vault) and disc copies do not get it. The exact unlock hour on October 16 has not been published by Activision as far as OtaHub found.
For PC players, one roundup lists a preload from 9:00 a.m. Pacific time on October 15 (about 11:00 p.m. on October 15 in Vietnam). That is secondary information, and no console preload date has been announced, so check the store page of your platform.
How do Standard and Vault differ?
| Edition | US price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | The base game |
| Vault | $99.99 | The Hostile Alliance operator pack, the Special Forces operator pack, the Signature Weapon Collection, one season of BlackCell and a DMZ bonus |
Upgrading from Standard to Vault costs $30. Pre-orders also include the 25th Anniversary Inner Circuit weapon blueprint, a $5 Xbox gift card and an instant Hunter Killer operator skin in Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Players who owned certain earlier Call of Duty games on the same account get 10% off Vault, an offer that ends October 23, 2026.
Can I play it on Game Pass?
No. The Xbox page says the game is not on Game Pass at launch. On Xbox, online play still needs a Game Pass Essential subscription sold separately, as with other games on the system. Windows Central reaches the same conclusion.
What is the campaign about?
According to Activision, the campaign follows a full-scale North Korean invasion of the Korean peninsula, with a South Korean squad on the front line and Captain Price on a personal mission. The reveal trailer shows New York, Paris and North Korea, and the description also mentions Mumbai.
OtaHub’s take
The real choice is whether the campaign is worth paying full price a week early. If you mainly play multiplayer and can wait, the Standard edition or a later sale makes sense. If you want the campaign before spoilers spread, pre-order a digital edition before October 16. PC requirements are in a separate OtaHub article, and the sources do not mention Vietnamese language support.
FAQ
When does Modern Warfare 4 launch?
October 23, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version.
How do I play the campaign early?
Pre-order a digital edition (Standard or Vault) to play the campaign from October 16. Disc copies do not get early access. The exact unlock hour has not been published by Activision as far as OtaHub found.
Is Modern Warfare 4 on Game Pass?
No. The Xbox page says the game is not on Game Pass at launch, so you must buy the Standard or Vault edition.
How much does Modern Warfare 4 cost?
Standard is $69.99 and Vault is $99.99, with a $30 upgrade from Standard to Vault. These are US prices; prices in Vietnam depend on the store.
Sources: the Xbox page for Modern Warfare 4, MP1st, Windows Central. The PC preload time comes from a third-party roundup.
