Hold onto your controllers, G-LYFE Nation! The Beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is coming in hot and you won’t wanna miss this action. Whether you’re a CoD newbie or a battle-hardened veteran, we got the deets you need.
Beta Schedule: Mark Those Calendars!
The Beta is set to roll out over two weekends packed with maps, modes, and maybe a no-scope or two. The first drop exclusively caters to the PlayStation fam.
- PlayStation Early Access: Pops off October 6 at 10 AM PT for those who preordered.
- PlayStation Open Beta: The floodgates open on October 8 at 10 AM PT.
- Closing Time: Say goodbye to Weekend One on October 10 at 10 AM PT.
Deployment 101: Dive into Action
Ready to get those first frags? Go to the Play section after the title screen, pick a Featured Playlist, and get ready for some GGs.
Weekend One Map & Mode Intel
Four maps and four modes are coming at you right from the get-go, with an extra serving of each added when the Beta goes public on PlayStation.
- Core Maps:
- Favela: Urban warfare in Rio de Janeiro.
- Estate: Battle it out in the great outdoors.
- Skidrow: Navigate tight corners in this gritty locale.
- Rust: Chaos reigns in this desert wasteland.
- Ground War Map:
- Popov Power: Variety is the spice of life, and this map has it all.
- Game Modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed (Open Beta), Ground War
Progression: Unlock the Goodies
Climb up to level 20 in Weekend One and unlock a treasure trove of loadouts and gear.
- Levels 1–3: Get premade Loadouts like Demolitionist, Combat Controller, and Rusher.
- Level 4–20: Unlock custom Loadouts, weapons, perks, killstreaks, and tactical equipment, from the PILA Launcher to the Gunner Vest.
Beta Weekend Pro Tips
- Use the first weekend to hit level 20 and play around with Custom Loadouts.
- Familiar maps have new dynamics due to updated movement mechanics.
- Tweak those settings for an optimal experience come Weekend Two.
So, gear up and get ready to drop in. And remember, stay frosty G-LYFE Nation!
