When Does Modern Warfare 4 Release? Exact Start Time & Date
All the details on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release date, including the exact start times for launch.
The latest entry in the long-standing Call of Duty series is upon us, and the wait for the full release of Modern Warfare 4 is entering the final stages.
With a stellar campaign catching the eye of fans and critics, alongside promising early signs for DMZ, excitement levels for MW4’s full launch are reaching fever pitch.
If you can’t wait to dive into the full release of Modern Warfare 4, including Multiplayer, here are all the details you need.
When Does Modern Warfare 4 Release?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on Friday, October 23, but the doors are open for some modes already.
Early access for the campaign began on October 16 for those who pre-ordered the title, offering a full week to dive into the latest story from Infinity Ward, which was followed by the DMZ early access launch on October 23.
That leaves just multiplayer and Warzone as the big additions in the MW4 slate, particularly the former, which will go live on the full launch on October 23.
What Time Does Modern Warfare 4 Release
Modern Warfare 4 releases at midnight local time on October 23, and as it’s a staggered global launch, some players will get through the doors earlier.
However, you can adjust your time zone to New Zealand in your Call of Duty account settings to potentially be among the first to dive into the game, alongside those down under.
Here’s how the midnight New Zealand launch translates for other major regions.
| Region / Time Zone | MW4 Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 4:00 AM – Oct. 22 |
| Central Time (CT) | 6:00 AM – Oct. 22 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 7:00 AM – Oct. 22 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 12:00 PM – Oct. 22 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 1:00 PM – Oct. 22 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 10:00 PM – Oct. 22 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 6:00 AM – Oct. 21 |