What is the Game Pass situation?

Activision confirms Modern Warfare 4 launches as a standalone purchase on October 23. It will not be included with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass at launch. Game Pass availability is planned for Holiday 2027.

The three key dates

  • October 16: campaign early access for digital pre-orders.
  • October 20: DMZ early access for digital pre-orders.
  • October 23: full launch including multiplayer.
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Game Pass status and early-access dates come from the official Call of Duty blog.

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Updated: 16.10.2026.