MW4 DMZ Early Access
Modern Warfare 4's extraction mode went live October 20 for digital pre-orders — three days ahead of the October 23 full launch.
Timeline
| Milestone | Date | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign Early Access | October 16 | Digital pre-order |
| DMZ Early Access | October 20, 10AM PT | Digital pre-order — all of DMZ |
| Full launch | October 23 | Everyone, all modes |
| Season 1 | Shortly after launch | Warzone integration begins |
Who qualifies
- ●Any digital pre-purchase counts
Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition — on Battle.net, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch 2.
- ●Physical discs don't
The early-access benefit is tied to digital ownership — disc pre-orders wait for October 23.
- ●Global simultaneous unlock
Everyone gets in at the same UTC moment — no rolling midnight, no VPN tricks.
Regional unlock times (Oct 20)
| Region | Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 10AM PDT |
| New York | 1PM EDT |
| London | 6PM BST |
| Paris / Berlin | 7PM CEST |
| Beijing / HK / Manila | 1AM Oct 21 |
| Seoul / Tokyo | 2AM Oct 21 |
| Sydney | 4AM AEDT Oct 21 |
What DMZ Early Access includes
- ●The full mode, not a slice
Persistent progression, open-world deployments, AI forces + rival operators, loot, crafting, exfil.
- ●Progress carries over
Everything earned in early access stays when the full game launches.
- ●Solo or squad
Deploy alone or with your squad — your call each run.