Running throughout the last two weekends of September, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta will be available to play on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The two-part Beta event will feature several playable game modes and maps, as well as unique rewards that will carry over once the game launches in late October.
So whether you’re chasing the scheduled start and end times, all the playable game modes and maps, or how to unlock all ten unique rewards, we have you covered in our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta Guide below.
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Modern Warfare 2 Beta Schedule: All Dates and Times
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta event will run over the last two weekends of September, with each weekend event spanning five days. It’s worth noting that the Beta is crossplay starting September 22, so players across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC can all play together.
A full breakdown of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta Event schedule can be found below.
Weekend One (PlayStation Exclusive)
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Weekend One of the Beta is exclusive for PlayStation owners and will run from 10 AM PT Friday, September 16 to 10 AM Tuesday, September 20.
- Early Access Beta – September 16 to September 17
- Kicking off at 10 AM PT on Friday, September 16, all PlayStation players that have pre-ordered the game will have a chance to participate in the early access beta.
- Open Beta – September 18 to September 20
- Starting from 10 AM PT on September 18, all PlayStation players (no pre-order needed) will have the opportunity to delve into the open beta. The event will end on September 20 at 10 AM PT.
Weekend Two (Crossplay Beta)
Weekend Two of the Beta is all about crossplay. This Beta period will provide access to players across all platforms and will run from 10 AM PT Friday, September 16 to 10 AM Tuesday, September 20.
- Early Access Beta – September 22 to September 23
- Kicking off at 10 AM PT on Thursday, September 22, all Xbox and PC players that have pre-ordered the game will have a chance to participate in the Early Access Beta. All PlayStation players will have free access to the Beta during this period.
- Open Beta – September 24 to September 26
- Starting from 10 AM PT on September 24, all players across every platform will have the opportunity to play in the Open Beta, whether you have pre-ordered the game or not. The event will end on September 26 at 10 AM PT.
How to Access and Download the Call of Duty: MW2 Beta
The MW2 Beta is available to download and preload from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Battle.net Store, and Steam Store. You can find more details regarding the Beta and where you can purchase the game when visiting Call of Duty’s Modern Warfare 2 Beta page.
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All Maps and Game Modes Available in the Modern Warfare 2 Beta
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta will feature four playable maps and five different game modes. For more details, be sure to check out the complete list of all available maps and game modes below:
Game Modes
- Team Deathmatch
- Mode Description: Kill players on the opposing team. The first team to reach the score limit wins!
- Team Sizes: 6
- Maximum Players: 12
- Match Time: 10 Minutes
- Score Limit: 75
- Domination
- Mode Description: Capture, hold, and defend objectives to earn points. The first team to the score limit wins.
- Team Sizes: 6
- Maximum Players: 12
- Match Time: Unlimited
- Score Limit: 200
- Prisoner Rescue
- Mode Description: Leave no man behind. Locate the hostages and get them out alive or defend them at all costs. Team revives are enabled.
- Team Sizes: 6
- Maximum Players: 12
- Map Sizes: Small to Large Maps
- Objective Type: Round-Based Objectives
- Respawns: No Respawns
- Knock Out
- Mode Description: Eliminate the opposing force or hold the package to win. Teammates can revive each other.
- Team Sizes: 6
- Maximum Players: 12
- Map Sizes: Small to Large Maps
- Objective Type: Round-Based Objectives
- Respawns: No Respawns
- Search and Destroy
- Mode Description: Teams alternate between detonating and defusing a bomb.
- Team Sizes: 6
- Maximum Players: 12
- Map Sizes: Small to Large Maps
- Objective Type: Round-Based Objectives
- Respawns: No Respawns
Maps
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- Farm 18
- Valderas Museum
- Mercado Las Almas
- Breenbergh Hotel
How to Unlock All Free Beta Rewards
As you progress through the Modern Warfare 2 Beta, you’ll have the chance to unlock up to 10 unique in-game rewards that include an Animated Emblem and Player Card, an Operator Skin, two Weapon Blueprints, and even more. It’s also important to note that any unique rewards unlocked during the Beta will be available immediately at launch.
Joining the MW2 Open Beta after the first weekend? All weekend one rewards are still available to be unlocked. The only downside is that you’ll just have less time to achieve all the rewards on offer, which will require you to earn 290,000 XP to reach the maximum rank cap of level 30.
All Rewards Available During Beta Weekend One
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To obtain all weekend one rewards, you will need to reach rank 15, which is equal to 87,500 XP. Here are all the unique items that can be unlocked during the first beta weekend that runs from September 16 to September 20.
- Emblem: Smashed It
- How to Unlock: Rank 2 (3,000 XP)
- Charm: Buckle Up
- How to Unlock: Rank 4 (10,500 XP)
- Player Cards: Passed the Test
- How to Unlock: Rank 6 (25,000 XP)
- Sticker: Operation First Blood
- How to Unlock: Rank 10 (45,000 XP)
- Weapon Blueprint: Side Impact
- How to Unlock: Rank 15 (87,500 XP)
All Rewards Available During Beta Weekend Two
To obtain all weekend two rewards, you will need to reach rank 30, which is equal to 290,000 XP. Here are all the unique items that can be unlocked during the second beta weekend that runs from September 22 to September 26.
- Vinyl: No Competition
- How to Unlock: Rank 19 (130,500 XP)
- Sticker: Safety First
- How to Unlock: Rank 21 (155,000 XP)
- Vehicle Skin: Floor It
- How to Unlock: Rank 26 (225,000 XP)
- Weapon Blueprint: Frontal Impact
- How to Unlock: Rank 30 (290,000 XP)
Rank Progression Rewards
Check out our complete guide to All Rank Progression Rewards that are unlocked as you rank up to level 30 during the Beta event.
Pre-Order Rewards
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Should you pre-order the Vault Edition of MW2, you’ll receive the first-ever Weapon Vault, the FJX Cinder. In addition, players will also receive the classic Red Team 141 Operator Pack, which includes Ghost, Farah, Price, and Soap.
Both the FJX Cinder and Red Team 141 Operator Pack are available immediately and can be used throughout the beta period.
New Gunsmith Changes How Weapon Progression Works
The Gunsmith has received a significant update in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 that essentially revamps the original Loadout creation tool from Modern Warfare (2019). Infinity Ward’s goal for the overhaul was to create a much more explorative weapon builder that reduces repetitiveness.
And that they have done, as a brand-new mechanic called Weapon Platforms has been introduced, and it fundamentally changes the way that weapon progression now works in the game. Weapon Platforms are best described as a collection of up to five weapons within the same manufacturer that shares a pool of attachments. This is designed to help streamline progression and customization so that you can seamlessly swap between multiple playstyles on select weapons.
Learn more about all the Weapon Progression and Attachment changes in our Progression Guide below:
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Modern Warfare 2 PC Beta System Requirements
Plan on playing the Modern Warfare 2 Beta on PC? Here are the minimum and recommended PC specifications that are needed to participate in the Beta.
| MINIMUM SPECS FOR THE PUBLIC BETA | RECOMMENDED SPECS FOR THE PUBLIC BETA | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 – 64 Bit (latest update) | Windows 10 – 64 Bit (latest update) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X |
| VIDEO CARD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| VIDEO MEMORY | 3GB | 3GB |
| RAM | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| STORAGE SPACE | 25GB | 25GB |
| SOUND CARD | DirectX Compatible | DirectX Compatible |
| RECOMMENDED GRAPHIC DRIVERS | NVIDIA: 516.
AMD: 21.9.1 |
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| NOTES | All specifications require a broadband network connection and DirectX 12 Compatible system. | |
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