Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta dates and times

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The Modern Warfare 2 beta end time and date is fast approaching

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Modern Warfare 2 beta is drawing to an end, and this is your last opportunity to jump into the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 action. The open play session has not been extended by Activision, which means that the Modern Warfare 2 beta end time is set for 10am PT / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST on on Monday, September 26.

The MW2 beta end date has always been September 26, following a weekend of open beta access for all players and early access for PS4 and PS5 players who had a Call of Duty MW2 pre-order locked down. For more information on the Modern Warfare 2 beta, what was available in it, and its end time be sure to keep reading.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta Xbox and PC times

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Modern Warfare 2 beta end time

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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 open beta began on September 24 and runs through to September 26. This will be available on all platforms, and Infinity Ward will allow PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players to play with one another to test cross-play matchmaking. 

The MW2 open beta dates and times are:

  • Open beta all platforms – Saturday, September 24, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6 - pm BST to Monday, September 26 10am PT / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST 

Modern Warfare 2 beta servers

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Are the Modern Warfare 2 servers down? We can confirm that the MW2 beta servers are indeed down, as Infinity Ward prepares for the next round of access across all platforms. Naturally, you can check the Activision Online Services support page for minute-to-minute updates during the beta weekend. 

If you're experiencing the Modern Warfare 2 Detrick Guernsey error, you aren't alone. And you have nothing to worry about either. Detrick Guernsey is Infinity Ward's way of signalling that you 'Connection Failed' to the MW2 open beta servers as they are "currently undergoing maintenance." 

How to download the Modern Warfare 2 open beta

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If you're hoping to try the Modern Warfare 2 beta on Xbox Series X, Xbox One or PC (via Battle Net or Steam Early Access) on Thursday, September 22 you'll need a pre-order. Once you get that locked down you will be supplied with a MW2 beta code, which you'll need to redeem at the official Call of Duty website. 

If you're looking to play the open beta September 24 – which is available for all players, regardless of whether you have pre-ordered the game – then you'll just need to keep an eye on the Xbox and PlayStation storefronts for the launcher to go live. Once that is available, download it, and you'll be good to go!

Modern Warfare 2 open beta rewards

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There are Modern Warfare 2 open beta rewards available, should you chose to jump into the upcoming session. Infinity Ward says that the MW2 open beta will let you earn up-to 10 in-game items – "including the Collision Operator Skin, Frontal Impact Weapon Blueprint, Side Impact Weapon Blueprint and many more rewards!"

Additionally,  if you pre-ordered the Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 2 you'll be able to get early access to some of the bundle's exclusive items, including the the first-ever Weapon Vault, the FJX Cinder, and have immediate access to the Red Team 141 Operator Pack. 

Modern Warfare 2 open beta PC System Requirements

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If you're jumping into the Modern Warfare 2 PC beta this weekend – be it the early access period on September 22 for those of you with a pre-order, or the open beta on September 24 for everybody else – you may want to check that you can match the Modern Warfare 2 beta System Requirements. Check below to see if you're ready to roll. 

Minimum Specs for MW2 Open Beta

  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 Bit (latest update)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
  • VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470
  • VIDEO MEMORY: 3GB
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • STORAGE SPACE: 25GB

Recommended Specs for MW2 Open Beta

  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 Bit (latest update)
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
  • VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
  • VIDEO MEMORY: 3GB
  • RAM: 16GB RAM
  • STORAGE SPACE: 25GB
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