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Welcome to the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III Beta!

It’s time to get your hands on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta. Whether you’re a brand-new player looking for fast-paced, high-octane action or you’re a veteran player of the Call of Duty franchise readying up for the return of some classic Multiplayer maps, this article will get you up and running for everything Beta related.



The Modern Warfare III Beta will be split into two different weekends, with more maps and game modes scheduled throughout the Beta. The Multiplayer maps will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), featuring the latest technical advancements and modern movement mechanics for a completely refreshed experience.

Keep this page bookmarked for more info on additional maps, modes, and progression releasing with Weekend Two.

Now, let’s get to it!

Weekend Two: October 12–16

Weekend Two gives all platforms a chance to try Modern Warfare III Multiplayer, first to those who preorder the game and then for everyone regardless of preorder status.

PC Early Access: Players who preordered the game on PC via Steam can begin playing the Beta on Thursday, October 12 at 10 AM PT.

Open Beta: Starting on Saturday, October 14 at 10 AM PT, the Beta becomes available to PC players regardless of their preorder status.



PC players can download the Beta from Steam. Those who preorder digitally do not need a Beta code to participate; you’re automatically registered to participate in the Early Access period. If you purchased Modern Warfare III through a participating retailer, you should have received a Beta code printed on the retail receipt or sent via email on an online receipt.

Get more details on accessing the Beta by visiting the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Beta FAQ.

PC Beta Specifications

Minimum

• OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• RAM: 12 GB
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 480
• Video Memory: 3 GB
• Storage Space: SSD with 65 GB available space (25 GB with COD HQ downloaded)
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended

• OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• RAM: 16 GB
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 3050 or AMD Radeon RX Vega
• Video Memory: 6 GB
• Storage Space: SSD with 65 GB available space (25 GB with COD HQ downloaded)
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended Drivers for NVIDIA/AMD

• NVIDIA: 537.58
• AMD: 22.9.1

Weekend Two: Maps and Modes

In addition to all the Weekend One content, Weekend Two is scheduled to bring two more maps and two more game modes, including the debut of Cutthroat featuring 3v3v3 combat.

Core Map

Highrise



TACTICAL INTEL: Ascend to the rooftop of a New York City skyscraper. Break out across the multilevel terrain, exploring the offices on either side, the helipad, the maintenance tunnels, and the infamous crane leading to huge longshot potential for those who brave its heights.

Ground War Map

Orlov Military Base



TACTICAL INTEL: The Orlov Military Base is narrow and full of corners and warehouses with plenty of windows to fire from. Keep an eye on everything, and either clear it out or use the fast vehicles to blaze a trail down the path to your objective.

Modes

• Cutthroat: Engage in vicious 3v3v3 combat, where the last team standing or that captures the overtime flag wins the round.
• Search & Destroy: Take turns defending and destroying bomb sites. No respawns.

Weekend Two: Progression



Players can obtain a maximum level of 30 during the second weekend of the Beta, adding more unlockable items in addition to gaining access to the challenge-based Armory Unlocks. For the unlocks between Levels 1 and 20, consult the Weekend One section earlier in this blog.

Unlocks for Level 21: New Weapon

Renetti (Handgun): A burst-fire pistol with a staggering fire rate and controllability in the right hands. Unlock the full-auto Aftermarket Parts Conversion Kit for the Renetti after completing an in-game challenge at max weapon level.

Unlocks for Level 22: New Field Upgrade

Deployable Cover (Field Upgrade): Portable, rapidly deployable ballistic cover.

Unlocks for Level 23: New Killstreak

Mosquito Drone (Killstreak): Explosive drone that circles the area around where the drone is launched. It dive-bombs enemies it spots and explodes.

Unlocks for Level 24: New Perk

Bone Conduction Headset (Perk): Reduces combat noise, allowing improved identification of enemy footsteps and gunshots.

Unlocks for Level 25: New Feature

Upon reaching Level 25, a new level of content opens to the player. Armory Unlocks give Operators the ability to unlock more items for their Loadouts, but instead of earning this gear simply by leveling up, players must complete specific in-game challenges to access them. Consider looking through your Loadout options at this point to see which items you can unlock, as well as the challenge required to unlock them.

Armory Unlocks: Challenges to unlock weapons, Equipment, Perks, Killstreaks, and cosmetics.

Unlocks for Level 26: New Killstreak

Juggernaut Recon (Killstreak): Juggernaut Recon gear delivered by care package. The suit is equipped with a radar that pings nearby enemies. Contains a riot shield, Haymaker, and smoke grenade.

Unlocks for Level 27: New Weapon

WSP Swarm (SMG): Ultracompact and maneuverable, this 9 mm submachine gun overwhelms targets with a fast fire rate.

Unlocks for Level 28: New Field Upgrade

A.C.S. (Field Upgrade): The Automated Computer Spike slowly captures points and temporarily hacks nearby enemy devices.

Unlocks for Level 29: New Perk

Commando Gloves (Perk): Reload while sprinting.

Unlocks for Level 30: New Lethal Equipment and Perk

Throwing Knife (Lethal Equipment): Retrievable knife that is lethal on impact.

Demolition Vest (Perk): Resupply Lethal and Tactical Equipment every 25 seconds.

Top 3 Tips for Weekend Two

1. Weekend Two introduces Highrise, a classic skyscraper map featuring incredible power positions accessible to those willing to make the climb. Get up on the crane, scale the walls to reach the rooftop, and explore other ways to interact with the map using the modern movement system.
2. Play the new Cutthroat game mode to start working on your 3v3v3 strategies. Rounds can be highly strategic or all-out chaos; with practice, you’ll learn how to succeed in both situations.
3. With both Ground War maps live during Weekend Two, it’s time to test out those long-ranged Loadouts. Put those Sniper Rifles and Launchers to good use.

Weekend Two: Beta Rewards



Earn rewards by reaching Player Level milestones throughout the Beta that will persist through the launch of Modern Warfare III when it releases on November 10. These rewards include items that can be displayed in your Showcase for all to see. 

The rewards and the level you must reach to earn each one, are as follows:

• Level 2: Animated Emblem
• Level 7: Weapon Charm
• Level 9: Animated Calling Card
• Level 11: Sticker
• Level 15: Vinyl
• Level 20: Weapon Blueprint
• Level 24: Sticker
• Level 30: Operator Skin

Additionally, you can earn Battle Pass XP tokens for use in Modern Warfare II and Warzone by playing the Beta. You will receive 1-hour Battle Pass XP tokens based on the number of days you played (maximum 6 tokens per player). To earn a token, you must log-in and complete at least one Beta match that day to qualify. Once the Beta concludes, your account will be granted the tokens based on the number of days played.



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Ready Up — Preorder Now



Lock in your preorders now to receive immediate rewards in Call of Duty: Warzone™ and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II as well as for Modern Warfare III later in November.

Additionally, if you pre-ordered the Vault Edition, make sure to equip the Nemesis Operator Pack Operators as well as the two Weapon Vaults that will be available during the Beta!

Both physical and digital editions of the game can be pre-ordered on your platform of choice, with all editions detailed in our preorder guide here.

For more details on everything coming to Modern Warfare III, read the full announcement here and stay tuned for further intel.

Stay frosty.

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Prepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in Urzikstan, the new big Battle Royale map announced at Call of Duty®: Next, set to arrive in Call of Duty: Warzone™ in December as part of Season 01.

The massive, free-to-play offering leverages the latest technology as well as learnings from millions of players and over three and a half years of Call of Duty: Warzone. Featuring new gameplay features and an expanded narrative, Urzikstan represents the next chapter in Call of Duty, beginning with the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® III on November 10.

For full details on everything covered at Call of Duty: Next, see our official recap of the event here.

The Lay of the Land

Positioned in Western Asia on the eastern border of the Black Sea, Urzikstan plays an important role in the Modern Warfare series. Bordering the Republic of Adal — the location of Call of Duty: Warzone’s Al Mazrah map — Urzikstan has only recently come out from under the thumb of dictator Roman Barkov due to a joint operation between the CIA, SAS, and the Urzikstan Liberation Force founded by Farah Karim following the Tobrak Prison Break.

Though no longer occupied by General Barkov, Urzikstan faces new threats in the form of the Allegiance and the ultranationalist forces commanded by Viktor Zakhaev, both factions recently bolstered by Barkov’s remaining soldiers seeking vengeance after their defeat.

As part of an elite, multinational force, it’s up to you and your fellow Operators to determine the next chapter of the beleaguered region. It’s a difficult task, but one we know you’re up to.

To start, let’s go over the lay of the land with a preview of all 11 major points of interest, starting from the north and working our way down. These sites mark your next destination for various operations, from squad versus squad Battle Royale matches to Ground War missions and more.

Urzikstan’s 11 Major Points of Interest

Levin Resort

Tourists and business travelers alike used to flock to the Levin Resort, enjoying the poolside seating and abundant shopping and services within. It’s now a vacant site, the nearby statues of General Barkov defaced following his downfall. Tread carefully through the resort courtyard, where vantage points from multiple angles present danger to those below.

Popov Power

The workhorse of Urzikstan, Popov Power supplies energy to the growing region. Fight around the plant’s cooling towers and containment structures and utilize the full run of its industrial buildings to flank and ambush enemy squads.

Orlov Military Base

Missile silos lie at the heart of the Orlov Military Base alongside bunkers and facilities built into the mountainous terrain that dominates the northern portion of the map. Scattered barricades throughout provide squads with a means of defense when pushing into the area.

Seaport District

Hit up the docks of the Seaport District, where rusty fishing boats lie anchored, waiting for their next venture into the Black Sea. Eliminate enemies by taking up a position in one of the surrounding maritime buildings or use a more nautical approach by diving into the water and repositioning to an ideal vantage point.

Urzikstan Cargo

The major site of imports and exports in the region, Urzikstan Cargo offers powerful vantage points over the waterways and beyond via its cargo cranes. Prepare for close-quarters mayhem as squads battle it out between the stacked containers below.

Old Town

Once the heart of the region, Old Town has seen better days since construction moved south. Skirmish through dilapidated buildings and get a sense of the region’s early history where the population first set down its roots.

Low Town

Far from the riches of Zaravan, Low Town is home to ramshackle living quarters where buildings stand on wooden stilt foundations over muddy, trash-strewn walkways. Don’t let the run-down appearance fool you — the area’s centralized location makes it a key location for ambushing enemies crossing the map.

Hadiqa Farms

Hadiqa Farms is ideal for those seeking a more rural setting. With fewer buildings than the other areas, the combat here is focused on the ground. Keep a long-ranged weapon in tow when navigating here, as cover can be hard to come by when traversing the wide-open fields.

Zaravan City

Old and new construction alike sit side by side as the city grows ever taller. Utilize the horizontal ziplines to quickly traverse from skyscraper to skyscraper, or opt for the streets below. Bring along a vehicle if you do; you’ll want a quick escape if things go sideways, and the freeway through downtown provides the perfect route to your next destination.

Zaravan Suburbs

Battle in the outskirts of Zaravan City, an affluent suburb featuring rooftop gardens, solar panels over ancient archways, and a state-of-the-art concert hall and community center. This is an ideal point from which to launch an attack into the city without needing to cross waterways or bridges.

Shahin Manor

Deploy to the exquisite Shahin Manor, adorned with the flag of Urzikstan and situated far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Watch for enemies overhead as you ascend the double staircase rising over the marble-floored foyer and prepare for close-quarters combat throughout.

More on the Way

Stay tuned for more info on Urzikstan, including a much more detailed look at the map as we get closer to its launch alongside Season 01 in December. In the meantime, continue dropping into the current Call of Duty: Warzone maps to ensure your skills are up to par when the new battleground goes live.


Stay frosty.

© 2023 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE, and MODERN WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com and www.youtube.com/callofduty, and follow @Activision and @CallofDuty on X, Instagram, and Facebook. For Call of Duty Updates, follow @CODUpdates on X.

Pre-purchase any edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and get ready for the Open Beta by pre-loading now!

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