Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders are required for early beta access but bonuses also include double XP, steelbooks, and straight up discounts
Is that... an actual deal?
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders are alive and kicking following the game's reveal yesterday, and there's some decent extra swag up for grabs. You'll need to put your order in early if you want access to the open beta in October. We don't know precisely when that early access period will run, but it's likely going to be close to the October 23 release date.
US: 5 hours double XP: $69.99 at Amazon
UK: 10% off + Steelbook: £62.99 at Currys
That means it's time to get those copies locked in, and retailers are already starting to compete. Amazon and Best Buy are your top bets in the US right now. The former is offering five hours of double XP with its standard edition Call of Duty pre-orders, while the latter can send you home with a steelbook case. In the UK, Currys is my go-to. While UK players can also double their points with Amazon, Currys is throwing in that steelbook with a 10% discount on the game itself.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders come in two shapes right now: a Standard Edition with the full game and that open beta access, and a Vault Edition with additional cosmetics, packs, multiplayer bonuses, and BlackCell. Activision is also running a loyalty scheme this time around. Essentially, anyone who has already played a CoD game released after 2019 can score 10% off their Vault Edition pre-order (Warzone doesn't count).
Both Modern Warfare 4 editions are now available to pre-order on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC - but Activision notes we'll be waiting a little longer for the new Nintendo Switch 2 versions.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders in the US
Standard Editions
The standard $69.99 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-order comes with access to the open beta included. That's the only way you'll be able to play ahead of that release date. Thankfully, Best Buy and Amazon are throwing their own incentives into the ring with steelbooks and double XP offerings.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | 5 hours 2XP | $69.99 at Amazon
Pre-ordering with Amazon will net you five hours of double XP, and this looks to be the only retailer offering such a bonus. Neat if you're going for turbo-levelling on day one - with Amazon's shipping also currently offering release day delivery.
Xbox Series X: $69.99 at Amazon
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | Steelbook | $69.99 at Best Buy
If you'd rather a physical bonus, Best Buy's pre-orders come with a steelbook instead. Availability here is pretty good as well, with pickup available on release day - or shipping "delivered on or shortly after" launch.
Xbox Series X: $69.99 at Best Buy
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | $69.99 at Walmart
Walmart isn't offering any Call of Duty pre-order bonuses of its own, just the standard open beta early access for now. Still, the small print states delivery is available for release day.
Xbox Series X: $69.99 at Walmart
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | $69.99 at GameStop
MW4 is also available at GameStop, again with no retailer-specific pre-order bonuses. You'll still get that open beta, but this is another "arrives on or shortly after release day," so no guarantees for day one. Still, free shipping is a win.
Xbox Series X: $69.99 at GameStop
Vault Edition
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition pre-orders are the digital deluxe versions, with the open beta access included as well as additional in-game cosmetics (with, apparently, a more "grounded" approach), items, and currency:
- Hunter Killer Operator Skin
- Hostile Alliance Operator Pack
- Special Forces Operator Pack
- Signature Weapon Collection
- BlackCell (one season)
- DMZ Deployment Bonus
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition | $99.99 at Microsoft
Sony and Microsoft's digital pre-orders for the Vault Edition are ready to go now, with full PS5 Pro Enhanced certification. Players who already own a previous Call of Duty title released after 2019 can secure a 10% discount on these digital pre-orders.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition | $99.99 at Amazon
Amazon has the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Vault Edition available for pre-order this week as well, with the code available from September 25 for pre-download. It looks like there's no PS5 availability here, though.
UK pre-orders
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | Steelbook | £69.99 £62.99 at Currys
Currys has the exclusive on the steelbook Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders in the UK, but there's also a 10% discount up for grabs here. It's automatically applied to your basket at checkout, bringing the final cost down to £62.99. With release day delivery, this is my go-to retailer right now.
Xbox Series X: £62.99 at Currys
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | 5 hours 2XP | £69.99 at Amazon
Just like in the US, pre-ordering via Amazon UK can also net you five hours of double XP at launch. That's with release day delivery, though, unlike Currys, we're still at full price here.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | £69.99 £59.70 at ShopTo
ShopTo is back with an early pre-order discount on MW4 this week, a tactic I see here time and time again. Not only that, but you can also use code PLAYTIME for an additional 5% off until May 31. Free shipping is available here, but delivery times will take you away from launch day slightly.
Xbox Series X: £59.70 at ShopTo
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 | £69.99 at Argos
Argos has posted its Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders, but there aren't any extra benefits from this retailer. Still, it's a shout if you want the launch day collection.
Xbox Series X: £69.99 at Argos
When is the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 release date?
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 releases on October 23, 2026 across PC, consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is there a Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 demo?
Activision is running an open beta, but it's specifically reserved for those who have pre-ordered either the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Standard or Vault Editions. The beta is due to run closer to launch, likely sometime in October, but specific dates are yet to be confirmed.
What is the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Loyalty Discount?
The new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 loyalty scheme means that anyone who has played a CoD title after the release of Modern Warfare 2019 will receive 10% off digital pre-orders of the Vault Edition when bought via their platform's store. You'll need to have both owned and played any of the titles below to qualify:
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Call of Duty: Vanguard
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2022
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2023
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
You'll need to pre-order on the same platform (though previous generation consoles count) you have previously played on to qualify for the discount.
You can claim your discount by heading to your platform's digital storefront, where you'll automatically see the 10% saving applied to the Vault Edition.
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