Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

Open Beta Release Times and Schedule

Modern Warfare 3 - Beta Release Times and Schedule

The open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) is now live as of October 6, 2023. Read on for an open beta countdown and to learn what time the beta starts, all available maps and game modes, as well as the level cap!

Open Beta Release Countdown

Beta Launch Countdown

PlayStation Exclusive Open Beta Early Access
Beta Has Ended!
(Friday, October 6 at 10AM PT)
PlayStation Exclusive Open Beta
Beta Has Ended!
(Sunday, October 8 at 10AM PT)
Crossplay Open Beta Early Access
Beta Has Ended!
(Thursday, October 12 at 10AM PT)
Crossplay Open Beta
Beta Has Ended!
(Saturday, October 14 at 10AM PT)

The MW3 beta is now closed worldwide on all platforms! The next time you can play MW3 multiplayer is when the game launches on November 10!

Release Time and Countdown

Beta Release Times

Global Release Times and Schedule

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
48-Hour Break from October 10 to October 12
All Platforms and Crossplay Early Access
Beta has ended!
October 12, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 16, 2023
10:00 AM PT
All Platforms and Crossplay
Beta has ended!
October 14, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 16, 2023
10:00 AM PT

Modern Warfare 3 open beta had four release times, accommodating all platforms and crossplay features. PlayStation players had exclusive access to the beta on October 8, and on October 6 if they pre-ordered.

Players on Xbox and PC platforms could officially participate starting on October 14, but they were able to play early on October 12 if they pre-purchased the game.

Pre-Order Bonus Guide

Will Open Beta Progress Transfer Over to the Full Game?

No, Beta Progress Won't Transfer Over

Modern Warfare 3 - WIll Beta Progress Transfer Over
Open beta progress will not carry over to the full game when it releases on November 10, 2023. It means you won't get to keep all the experience, weapons, and stats you've gained throughout the beta.

All Beta Maps

All MW3 Open Beta Maps

All Core Maps
Estate
(6v6)
Favela
(6v6)
Rust
(6v6)
Skidrow
(6v6)
Highrise
(6v6)
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All Ground War Maps
Popov Power
(Ground War)
Orlov Military Base
(Ground War)

There are five playable 6v6 Mosh Pit maps available in the open beta of Modern Warfare 3: Estate, Favela, Rust, Skidrow and Highrise. Two other maps called Popov Power and Orlov Military Base are playable via the Ground War mode.

List of All Maps

All Beta Modes

All MW3 Open Beta Modes

Modern Warfare 3 - Available Modes
There are six game modes that were playable in the open beta of Modern Warfare 3:

Open Beta Level Cap

Level Cap Start Date End Date
Level 20 October 6, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 10, 2023
10:00 AM PT
Level 30 October 12, 2023
10:00 AM PT
October 16, 2023
10:00 AM PT

Level 20 Cap for First Weekend

The Modern Warfare 3 open beta capped levels at level 20 for the first weekend of play, which lasted from October 6 at 10:00 AM to October 10 at 10:00 AM PT.

What is the Max Level?

Level 30 Cap for Second Weekend

For the second weekend, the Modern Warfare 3 open beta extended its level cap to level 30. This took place from October 12 at 10:00 AM to October 16 at 10:00 AM PT. Players who progressed to Level 30 unlocked the Jabber Tester Operator Skin.

All Beta Rewards and Unlockables

Is the Open Beta Free?

Yes, Open Beta is Free

Modern Warfare 3 - Is Open Beta Free

Modern Warfare 3 beta was free to all players and on all platforms available. You could get early access to the beta if you pre-ordered any game editions.

Beta Code is Needed Outside of Official Stores

You need to get a Beta Code from the retailer where you bought your pre-order copy of the game. You can get it as soon as you purchase the game, but you can ask the store if you didn't get one.

Once you get a code, go to Call of Duty's Official Beta Redeem site and enter the code there. You need to login your Activision Account first to do this.

Players who pre-ordered on official stores, like Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Games, won't need to do this!

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