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What Time Does Call of Duty: MW4 DMZ Early Access Start?

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By Henry MedranoEsports Editor

  • Primary Subject: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
  • Key Update: DMZ early access for Modern Warfare 4 starts on October 20, simultaneously for all regions and platforms.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 20, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ early access period kicks off on October 20 at 10:00 AM PT on all platforms.

After giving players a few days to enjoy the single-player campaign, Infinity Ward is now ready to open the doors to the new DMZ mode coming in Modern Warfare 4. The extraction shooter will take place in a new map called Hajin, and it promises lots of improvements based on the DMZ beta that MW2 offered in 2022.

Here is all the information about the early access period, including the specific start time so you can play as soon as it's live.

What Time Does the Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Early Access Period Start?

The Modern Warfare 4 DMZ early access period is scheduled to start on Tuesday, October 20, at 10:00 AM PT. You can check out the timer below to see how much time is left until you can jump into the action:

Countdown to DMZ Early Access

How to Play the MW4 DMZ Early Access Period

To get early access to Modern Warfare 4's DMZ at the time stated above, you only need to pre-order any edition of the game. After purchasing it, you will be able to preload the game and get ready for its release.

If the DMZ early access period has already started, you can also purchase any edition to receive immediate access. Check out this article to read about the available editions and the benefits each one offers.

How to Get the DMZ Beta Rewards

Infinity Ward has prepared a few rewards for those who played the DMZ Beta in Modern Warfare 2 (2022). Here are each one of the rewards, along with how to unlock them:

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Credit: Activision
  • Played the DMZ Beta:
    • "Beta Squad" calling card
    • "Beta on Record" emblem
  • Played the DMZ Beta for 50+ hours:
    • "DMZ Beta 50 Hours" calling card
    • "DMZ Beta 50 Hours" emblem
  • Unlocked the Serpentine Camo in DMZ Beta:
    • “Beta Serpent” animated emblem
    • “DMZ Slither” calling card

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 fully launches on Friday, October 23, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and Battle.net.

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