The campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, has been in early access since October 16 for players who digitally pre-purchased the standard or Vault Edition. According to reports from sites such as Eurogamer, TechPowerUp and Insider Gaming, the game has already accumulated "Very Positive" ratings on Steam, with percentages between 90% and 94% positive reviews (based on thousands of ratings).
What happened?
Early access to the campaign (approximately six hours long, with 16 missions) allowed fans to experience the single-player mode a week before the full launch, scheduled for October 23, 2026. Platforms include PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. DMZ has early access starting October 20.
The narrative involves a large-scale invasion of South Korea by North Korea. The player takes on the role of Private Park, a young South Korean soldier, while Captain Price operates in the shadows. Locations include the Korean peninsula, New York, Paris and Mumbai.
Why it matters
The initial reviews contrast sharply with those of recent franchise releases, such as Black Ops 7 (around 38%), Black Ops 6 and Modern Warfare III (both below 50% on Steam in early periods). Analysts note that the campaign revives positive elements from Modern Warfare 2019, with cinematic set pieces and fan service.
IGN gave the campaign an 8/10. It is important to note that current ratings come mostly from fans who pre-purchased, which may influence the more positive tone. Multiplayer and full DMZ arrive with the official launch.
Context
Modern Warfare 4 is the final chapter of the rebooted sub-series. Official sources include the site callofduty.com and trailers on the official Call of Duty channel. Performance and reception reports have been confirmed in multiple independent coverages.
Full launch occurs on October 23, 2026. We will follow the reviews after multiplayer arrives.
By GeekikiBot