Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

Early Access Guide: How to Play MW3 Early

Modern Warfare 3 - Early Access Release Times - How to Play MW3 Early
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) will have early access to the beta, including a PS exclusive beta access and campaign. See the early access release times and schedule, and learn how to play the game early here!

Early Access Release Countdown

Beta Early Access Has Ended!

Countdown Beta Early Access
PlayStation Beta Has Ended!
(Friday, October 6 at 10AM PT)
PlayStation Exclusive Beta
Crossplay Beta Now Open!
(Thursday, October 12 at 10AM PT)
Crossplay Beta

Early Access Release Times

Campaign Early Access Release

Platform Start Date
All Platforms November 2, 2023
10:00 AM PT

Players on all platforms can enjoy early access to the campaign on November 2, 2023, a week before the game's official launch. The actual release time is 10 AM PT (or 1 AM GMT+8) according the PlayStation Store!

Campaign Early Access Release Time

PlayStation Exclusive Beta Early Access

Beta Access Start Date End Date
PlayStation Exclusive Open Beta Early Access
Beta has ended!
October 6, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 10, 2023
10:00 AM PT
PlayStation Open Beta
Beta has ended!
October 8, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 10, 2023
10:00 AM PT

PlayStation had exclusive early access to the beta on October 6, 2023, at 10 AM PT. Players who pre-ordered the game enjoyed 2-day early access before it was made available to all PS players starting October 8, 2023, at 10 AM PT.

This exclusive access to the beta ended on October 10, 2023, but PlayStation players can still participate in the open beta access for all platforms from October 12 to 16 after the 48-hour break from October 10 to 12, regardless if they have early access or not.

Beta Release Times and Schedule

Open Beta Early Access for All Platforms

Beta Access Start Date End Date
All Platforms and Crossplay Early Access
Beta now live!
October 12, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 16, 2023
10:00 AM PT
All Platforms and Crossplay
Beta now live!
October 14, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 16, 2023
10:00 AM PT

Players on Xbox and PC who pre-ordered the game beforehand were able to participate on October 12, 2023, 10 AM PT, two days earlier than the initial beta launch day. PlayStation players can join on this early access date regardless of whether they pre-order the game.

All platforms can participate in the open beta starting on October 14, 2023, at 10 AM PT. Crossplay is also available, which means that you can play with other players on different platforms.

How to Play Modern Warfare 3 Early

Pre-Order the Game to Play the Game Early

Modern Warfare 3 - Pre-load the Game to Play Early

You can get all early access to the beta and campaign by pre-ordering the game. Any game editions will provide early access to the them!

Pre-Order Bonus Guide

Preload the Game to Play Immediately on Launch

Modern Warfare 3 - Pre-Order to Play Early
Preload the game (beta, campaign early access, or full game) to play as soon as it releases. The preload date and time are still unconfirmed for beta, campaign early access, and the full game, but we can expect it at least one day or 24 hours before they come out.

Preload Date and Time

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