October 05, 2023
Ready to play the MWIII Beta? Here’s the full rundown, including Beta timing and download intel, tips on maps and game modes, in-game progression, and the rewards you can earn for use in Modern Warfare III.
Ready to play the MWIII Beta? Here’s the full rundown, including Beta timing and download intel, tips on maps and game modes, in-game progression, and the rewards you can earn for use in Modern Warfare III.
October 05, 2023
Welcome to the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III Beta!
It’s time to get your hands on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta. Whether you’re a brand-new player looking for fast-paced, high-octane action or you’re a veteran player of the Call of Duty franchise readying up for the return of some classic Multiplayer maps, this article will get you up and running for everything Beta related.
The Modern Warfare III Beta will be split into two different weekends, with more maps and game modes scheduled throughout the Beta. The Multiplayer maps will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), featuring the latest technical advancements and modern movement mechanics for a completely refreshed experience.
Keep this page bookmarked for more info on additional maps, modes, and progression releasing with Weekend Two.
Now, let’s get to it!
Weekend One is available exclusively on PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation 5.
PlayStation Early Access: Players who preordered the game on PlayStation can begin playing the Beta on Friday, October 6 at 10 AM PT.
PlayStation Open Beta: Starting on Sunday, October 8 at 10 AM PT, the rest of the PlayStation community can begin playing the Beta. The Weekend One Beta ends for everyone on Tuesday, October 10 at 10 AM PT.
PlayStation players can download the Beta from the PlayStation Store. Players who preorder digitally don’t need a Beta code to participate; they’re automatically registered to participate in the Early Access period. If you purchased Modern Warfare III through a participating retailer, you should have received a Beta code printed on the retail receipt or sent via email on an online receipt.
Get more details on accessing the Beta by visiting the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta FAQ.
Your First Match
To deploy into your first Beta match, navigate to the Play section of the game menu after getting past the main title screen. Get started right away by selecting any of the Featured Playlists on display, featuring different map and mode combinations.
Weekend One kicks off with four maps and four game modes at the start of the Early Access period, with an additional map and mode being added on Sunday when the Beta opens up to all PlayStation players.
Core Maps
TACTICAL INTEL: Set in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Favela’s topography gives you a number of options to choose from when engaging enemy Operators. Stick to the perimeter to keep opponents at range along the streets and through the shacks, or head into the central alleys to fight up close. Use the newer movement mechanics to get around the rooftops with more ease than ever before.
Estate
TACTICAL INTEL: Get ready to infiltrate the great outdoors of Estate. Fight for a spot in the lodge or move through the wooded perimeter to flank opponents. Beware of enemies hanging out in the scattered buildings and be ready to swap to a close-ranged weapon when engaging Operators within.
Skidrow
TACTICAL INTEL: Roam the streets of Skidrow and utilize the new Tac-Stance to round tight corners in this urban environment. Battle through the central building or take the tunnel and alleys to get around your enemies. Flanking opportunities are abundant here, so keep your head on a swivel.
Rust (Open Beta)
TACTICAL INTEL: Prepare for chaos. Fight for your position at the top of the tower or use the map’s various obstacles to avoid detection on the ground. It’s all about making the most of your angles in this infamous desert environment. Use your full array of Loadout gear to get the advantage on the enemy team.
Ground War Map – Popov Power
TACTICAL INTEL: Break through the defenses of the Popov Power Plant. Watch high and low for snipers, armored vehicles, and enemies emerging from the large concrete buildings. Prepare for every range of combat available in Modern Warfare III because in the Power Plant, you can and will experience all of them.
Game Modes
Players can obtain a maximum level of 20 during the first weekend of the Modern Warfare III Beta. As you earn additional Player Levels, you’ll unlock more Loadout gear to use after hitting the Player Level 4 milestone when Custom Loadouts become available. See below for the items you’ll unlock for each level on the way to 20.
Unlocks for Levels 1–3: Premade Loadouts
The first three levels include three premade Loadouts designed for wildly different playstyles.
Demolitionist: A Loadout focused on explosives and survivability.
Combat Controller: A close-range, fully silenced Loadout emphasizing stealth and counterintelligence.
Rusher: A mobile Loadout for point-taking and flanking.
Unlocks for Level 4: Custom Loadouts, New Launcher and Perk
Custom Loadouts: Player-customized Loadouts that allow you to select Weapons, Equipment, and Perks.
PILA (Launcher): Portable infrared surface-to-air missile with a free-fire option. Self-propelled missiles have a higher speed and moderate explosive yield.
Infantry Vest (Perk): Increases Tactical Sprint duration and reduces its refresh time. Duplicate effects do not stack. If equipped with Running Sneakers, gain the effects of Lightweight Boots instead.
Unlocks for Level 5: New Killstreak
Guardian-SC (Killstreak): A beam-shaped, nonlethal, area-denial weapon. Enemies entering the beam endure similar effects to a stun grenade, such as reduced movement speed, blurred vision, and removed UI.
Unlocks for Level 6: New Field Upgrade
Comms Scrambler (Field Upgrade): Disables communication with intel within its radius. Enemies will not be able to activate Killstreaks. Enemy UAV and intel systems will not detect you and your teammates. Location of the scrambler is visible in the enemy minimap.
Unlocks for Level 7: New Weapon
DG-58 LSW (LMG): A lightweight squad weapon for controlling zones and laying down suppressive 5.8 x 42 mm fire.
Unlocks for Level 8: New Lethal Equipment
Claymore (Lethal Equipment): Proximity-activated explosive mine.
Unlocks for Level 9: New Killstreak
Remote Turret (Killstreak): Automated turret that scans for nearby enemies and fires incendiary-based rounds. The Operator can also take manual control of the turret.
Unlocks for Level 10: New Perks
Vests are new to all players of the Call of Duty franchise, changing your Loadout in meaningful ways, including changing the type and number of gear slots available to you.
Engineer Vest (Perk): Spot enemy Equipment, Field Upgrades, and Killstreaks through walls. Aiming down sights highlights them for your team. Faster Field Upgrade recharge.
Tac Mask (Perk): Reduces strength of enemy flash, stun, and gas grenades. Immunity to shock, EMP, and Snapshot Grenades.
Unlocks for Level 11: New Perk
Mission Control Comlink (Perk): Reduce Killstreak cost by one kill. Reduce Scorestreak cost by 125.
Unlocks for Level 12: New Weapon
MTZ-556 (Assault Rifle): Boasting an exceptional fire rate for a 5.56 weapon, this closer-quarters Assault Rifle excels at close and midrange.
Unlocks for Level 13: New Tactical Equipment
Battle Rage (Tactical Equipment): Experimental stimulant that gives you an adrenaline rush. Tactical Equipment is resisted and Tactical Sprint is constantly refreshed.
Unlocks for Level 15: New Perk
Ordnance Gloves (Perk): Throw Equipment farther. Reset fuse timer on thrown back grenades.
Unlocks for Level 16: New Tactical Equipment
Smoke Grenade (Tactical Equipment): Deploys a smoke screen that blocks vision and automated targeting systems.
Unlocks for Level 17: New Weapon
BAS-B (Battle Rifle): A highly controllable and powerful Battle Rifle chambered in .277 Fury, designed for all-round reliability and performance.
Unlocks for Level 18: New Tactical Equipment
Scatter Mine (Tactical Equipment): Throw a field of mines across a wide area that detonate when enemies come within range.
Unlocks for Level 19: New Perk
Climbing Boots (Perk): Increased climbing and mantling speed. Reduces fall damage.
Unlocks for Level 20: New Perk
Gunner Vest (Perk): Deploy with max ammo. Improved reload speed. If equipped with Mag Holster, gain the effects of Mission Comlink.
Weekend Two gives all platforms a chance to try Modern Warfare III Multiplayer, first to those who preorder the game and then for everyone regardless of preorder status. Note that Weekend Two is a free Open Beta for all PlayStation 4 and 5 owners, regardless of preorder status.
Xbox and PC Early Access: Players who preordered the game on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PC via Battle.net or Steam can begin playing the Beta on Thursday, October 12 at 10 AM PT.
Open Beta: Starting on Saturday, October 14 at 10 AM PT, the Beta becomes available to Xbox and PC players regardless of their preorder status.
Xbox players can download the Beta from the Microsoft Store, while PC players can download the Beta from Steam or Battle.net. Those who preorder digitally do not need a Beta code to participate; you’re automatically registered to participate in the Early Access period. If you purchased Modern Warfare III through a participating retailer, you should have received a Beta code printed on the retail receipt or sent via email on an online receipt.
Get more details on accessing the Beta by visiting the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta FAQ.
PC Beta Specifications
Minimum
Recommended
Recommended Drivers for NVIDIA/AMD
In addition to all the Weekend One content, Weekend Two is scheduled to bring two more maps and two more game modes, including the debut of Cutthroat featuring 3v3v3 combat.
Core Map
Highrise
TACTICAL INTEL: Ascend to the rooftop of a New York City skyscraper. Break out across the multilevel terrain, exploring the offices on either side, the helipad, the maintenance tunnels, and the infamous crane leading to huge longshot potential for those who brave its heights.
Ground War Map
Orlov Military Base
TACTICAL INTEL: The Orlov Military Base is narrow and full of corners and warehouses with plenty of windows to fire from. Keep an eye on everything, and either clear it out or use the fast vehicles to blaze a trail down the path to your objective.
Modes
Players can obtain a maximum level of 30 during the second weekend of the Beta, adding more unlockable items in addition to gaining access to the challenge-based Armory Unlocks. For the unlocks between Levels 1 and 20, consult the Weekend One section earlier in this blog.
Unlocks for Level 21: New Weapon
Renetti (Handgun): A burst-fire pistol with a staggering fire rate and controllability in the right hands. Unlock the full-auto Aftermarket Parts Conversion Kit for the Renetti after completing an in-game challenge at max weapon level.
Unlocks for Level 22: New Field Upgrade
Deployable Cover (Field Upgrade): Portable, rapidly deployable ballistic cover.
Unlocks for Level 23: New Killstreak
Mosquito Drone (Killstreak): Explosive drone that circles the area around where the drone is launched. It dive-bombs enemies it spots and explodes.
Unlocks for Level 24: New Perk
Bone Conduction Headset (Perk): Reduces combat noise, allowing improved identification of enemy footsteps and gunshots.
Unlocks for Level 25: New Feature
Upon reaching Level 25, a new level of content opens to the player. Armory Unlocks give Operators the ability to unlock more items for their Loadouts, but instead of earning this gear simply by leveling up, players must complete specific in-game challenges to access them. Consider looking through your Loadout options at this point to see which items you can unlock, as well as the challenge required to unlock them.
Armory Unlocks: Challenges to unlock weapons, Equipment, Perks, Killstreaks, and cosmetics.
Unlocks for Level 26: New Killstreak
Juggernaut Recon (Killstreak): Juggernaut Recon gear delivered by care package. The suit is equipped with a radar that pings nearby enemies. Contains a riot shield, Haymaker, and smoke grenade.
Unlocks for Level 27: New Weapon
WSP Swarm (SMG): Ultracompact and maneuverable, this 9 mm submachine gun overwhelms targets with a fast fire rate.
Unlocks for Level 28: New Field Upgrade
A.C.S. (Field Upgrade): The Automated Computer Spike slowly captures points and temporarily hacks nearby enemy devices.
Unlocks for Level 29: New Perk
Commando Gloves (Perk): Reload while sprinting.
Unlocks for Level 30: New Lethal Equipment and Perk
Throwing Knife (Lethal Equipment): Retrievable knife that is lethal on impact.
Demolition Vest (Perk): Resupply Lethal and Tactical Equipment every 25 seconds.
Earn rewards by reaching Player Level milestones throughout the Beta that will persist through the launch of Modern Warfare III when it releases on November 10. These rewards include items that can be displayed in your Showcase for all to see.
The rewards and the level you must reach to earn each one, are as follows:
Additionally, you can earn Battle Pass XP tokens for use in Modern Warfare II and Warzone by playing the Beta. You will receive 1-hour Battle Pass XP tokens based on the number of days you played (maximum 6 tokens per player). To earn a token, you must log-in and complete at least one Beta match that day to qualify. Once the Beta concludes, your account will be granted the tokens based on the number of days played.
Lock in your preorders now to receive immediate rewards in Call of Duty: Warzone™ and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II as well as for Modern Warfare III later in November.
Additionally, if you pre-ordered the Vault Edition, make sure to equip the Nemesis Operator Pack Operators as well as the two Weapon Vaults that will be available during the Beta!
Both physical and digital editions of the game can be preordered on your platform of choice, with all editions detailed in our preorder guide here.
For more details on everything coming to Modern Warfare III, read the full announcement here and stay tuned for further intel.
Stay frosty.
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