Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is out, and its campaign is already surprising
Released on October 23, Modern Warfare 4 takes the series to Korea. Its campaign early access has earned the best Steam reception for a Call of Duty in more than ten years.
Activision's yearly release has arrived: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has been available since Friday, October 23, 2026. And against all expectations, it's the single-player campaign that has everyone talking.
An imagined Korean war
Announced on May 28, 2026, Infinity Ward's game takes place in Korea. The story depicts a large-scale invasion launched by North Korea and follows a squad of young South Korean soldiers. The campaign also stops in New York, Paris and Mumbai. The game offers three main modes: campaign, multiplayer and DMZ.
Platforms: farewell PS4 and Xbox One
Modern Warfare 4 comes out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. However, it skips the previous-generation consoles, PS4 and Xbox One. Find it in our October release calendar.
An unusual Steam reception
Buyers of the editions that granted early access to the campaign were able to play it on PC before the general release. Figures reported by the gaming press vary depending on the date: around 87%, then 92% positive reviews, out of more than 3,400 ratings. TechSpot and Insider Gaming see it as the best result for a Call of Duty on Steam in more than ten years, ahead of Black Ops III (84.3%). Windows Central notes that players praise a tight and intense campaign.
Key takeaways
- If you mostly play solo, the campaign seems to be the highlight of this edition.
- If you're waiting for multiplayer, hold on a few days: the first large-scale feedback is only just starting.
- With GTA VI on November 19, the launch window is short: see our GTA VI feature.
Frequently asked questions
When does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 come out?
October 23, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Modern Warfare 4 coming out on PS4 and Xbox One?
No. The game drops previous-generation consoles and only targets PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2.
Where does Modern Warfare 4 take place?
In Korea, in an invasion scenario launched by North Korea. The campaign also includes missions in New York, Paris and Mumbai.
Are Modern Warfare 4's Steam reviews reliable?
They are encouraging, but they come from early access buyers, who are more inclined to rate positively, and they only cover the campaign.
Sources
- Modern Warfare 4 announced: this year's Call of Duty is skipping PS4 and coming to Switch 2 — VGC
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Will Bring Players To Korea On October 23, Nintendo Switch 2 Players Included — Wccftech
- Modern Warfare 4 has the best Steam rating for a Call of Duty game in 16 years — TechSpot
- Modern Warfare 4 emerges with the best Steam rating in a decade — Insider Gaming
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign early access is out, and people are... actually loving it? — Windows Central
Information checked as of the publication date; release dates and figures may change. Our method and corrections.
