Modern Warfare 2: When Does Beta Access Start? (PS, PC & Xbox)

Last Updated on June 1, 2022

It’s that time of year again: a new Call of Duty game is coming out. For fans of the franchise, this is an exciting time, as it means getting to experience a whole new story, with new characters and new gameplay mechanics. And for those who haven’t played Call of Duty before, it’s a great opportunity to jump in and see what all the fuss is about. Either way, there’s no denying that a new Call of Duty game is always something to look forward to. So what can we expect from this year’s installment?

As the release date of the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 draws near, fans of the shooter throughout the world are growing eager to know more about what the Activision title will bring to the table. Luckily, we won’t have to wait much longer as the full reveal of Modern Warfare 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8. The full reveal of the game will likely shed light on all the special editions, open beta start dates, and much more. 

Keep reading further to know more about when the open beta for Modern Warfare 2 starts, its release date, and leaks. 


Modern Warfare 2 Release Date & Time

It has already been revealed by the Activision developers that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be hitting the shelves on October 28, 2022. The game will be available to play on the following platforms:

  • PC
  • PS4
  • PS5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S

However, players do have the option to opt into the open beta and get a sneak peek at the game ahead of its actual release.


Here’s how you can participate in the open beta of Modern Warfare 2:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Open BetaWhen Does it Start? 

Players can choose to register for the open beta by purchasing either the Cross-Gen Bundle or Vault Edition of the game. If you purchase the standard edition, you won’t be able to participate in the open beta of Modern Warfare 2.

We’re still not sure about when the open beta will commence, but we do know that PlayStation players will have the first access to the Modern Warfare 2 beta as it has already been leaked by data miners. 

Taking a glance at the leaked game files, one line of the advertisement reads, “Welcome to the new era of Call of Duty. Pre-order the Cross-Gen Bundle for Early Access to the Open Beta — first on PS4 and PS5.”

Players interested to know more about when the open beta of the game will commence are advised to tune into the full reveal of the game on June 8th for further details.

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