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Call of Duty NEXT returns August 21, and this year it's built specifically around the Modern Warfare 4 beta — new multiplayer gameplay, developer reveals, and hands-on access before the game's full launch later this year. Here's what's actually confirmed, and how to be ready for it.
What Call of Duty NEXT Actually Is
Call of Duty NEXT is Activision's yearly preview showcase, typically timed to give players early hands-on access to the next entry's multiplayer before launch, alongside a broadcast of developer commentary and new gameplay footage. This year's edition centers on Modern Warfare 4's beta specifically — the closest thing to a public playtest most players will get before the full release, rather than a pure marketing reveal with no actual hands-on component.
Getting Into the Beta
Beta access for Call of Duty titles is historically tied to pre-orders or specific platform promotions rather than being fully open to everyone from day one, with early access typically going to pre-order holders first before wider access opens closer to the beta's final days. If early hands-on time matters to you, checking Modern Warfare 4's specific pre-order terms once they're confirmed is worth doing well before August 21, not the week of, since access windows in past years have opened on a staggered schedule rather than all at once.
What This Means for Your Current Season
Worth keeping in mind: Black Ops 7 and Warzone are still mid-Season 5 as Call of Duty NEXT approaches, so this isn't a season transition happening on August 21 — it's a preview of what's coming next, running alongside the current game rather than replacing it immediately. Call of Duty Points spent on the current season's content remain usable as normal through Call of Duty NEXT and beyond, since the beta is a separate, parallel experience rather than a season-ending event.
Stocking Up Before the Beta
If Modern Warfare 4's beta does end up gated behind a specific bundle or pre-order tied to a purchase, having Call of Duty Points ready on your account ahead of the August 21 reveal means you're not scrambling to fund a purchase the moment access details go live and demand spikes. For mobile players, Call of Duty Mobile CP is worth checking separately, since mobile beta access (if offered at all) typically runs on its own separate track from the console/PC beta, with its own timing and its own currency.
Quick FAQ
What is Call of Duty NEXT? It is Activision's yearly preview showcase for the upcoming Call of Duty release, including new gameplay and developer information.
Are Call of Duty Points required for the Modern Warfare 4 beta? Not necessarily. Beta access can depend on pre-orders or platform-specific promotions, so the confirmed access terms should be checked before purchasing.
Can Call of Duty Mobile CP be used for the console or PC beta? No. Call of Duty Mobile operates separately from the console and PC Call of Duty experience and uses its own currency system.
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