What Modern Warfare 4's Early Access Means for You
Digital preorders get players into the campaign five days early and DMZ three days early, making the preorder decision the main factor in when you can actually start playing.
Digital preorders get players into the campaign five days early and DMZ three days early, making the preorder decision the main factor in when you can actually start playing.
Key points - Digital preorders unlock campaign early access on October 16 and DMZ on October 20. - The full Modern Warfare 4 release happens on October 23 at midnight local time. - PC preload is already live, and the game requires 115GB of storage. - Activision has not announced exact unlock times for either early access date. - Some sources predict the DMZ early access unlock at 10 am PT on October 20.
Timeline - October 16: Campaign early access opens for digital preorders; exact unlock time not announced. - October 20: DMZ early access opens for digital preorders; exact time unconfirmed, with 10 am PT predicted by some sources. - October 23: Full Modern Warfare 4 release at midnight local time.
FAQ
Q: Do I need to preorder to get early access? A: Yes. Early access to both the campaign and DMZ requires a digital preorder. Without one, you can play from the October 23 full release.
Q: What time does early access start? A: Activision hasn't confirmed exact times for October 16 or October 20. Some sources predict the DMZ unlock at 10 am PT, but that's unofficial.
Q: How much storage does Modern Warfare 4 need? A: You'll need 115GB of storage. PC preload is already live, and official system requirements are listed on the Steam page.
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