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When does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 come out?
Unlocks for you: Friday, October 23, 2026
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release time
The next Modern Warfare, launching worldwide on October 23. It's expected to unlock at midnight local time, so players in New Zealand and Australia get it first and the Americas get it last.
Activision has confirmed October 23 but not exact clock times. Based on past Call of Duty launches, console campaigns unlock at midnight local time and multiplayer switches on globally later that morning (around 9–10 AM Pacific).
Release time around the world
| City | Local time | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 23, 7:00 AM UTC |
| Denver | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 23, 6:00 AM UTC |
| Chicago | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 23, 5:00 AM UTC |
| New York | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 23, 4:00 AM UTC |
| São Paulo | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 23, 3:00 AM UTC |
| London | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 11:00 PM UTC |
| Paris | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 10:00 PM UTC |
| Moscow | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 9:00 PM UTC |
| Dubai | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 8:00 PM UTC |
| New Delhi | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Singapore | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 4:00 PM UTC |
| Tokyo | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 3:00 PM UTC |
| Sydney | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 1:00 PM UTC |
| Auckland | Fri, Oct 23, 12:00 AM | Oct 22, 11:00 AM UTC |
"Your time" is in UTC.
Release details last checked October 12, 2026. Publishers sometimes change launch times, so check the official store page on the day.
Campaign Early Access (digital pre-orders)
Activision lists Early Access as October 16 (PT). The time shown is the usual 10 AM Pacific start, not yet confirmed.
Questions
When does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 come out?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases on Friday, October 23, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch 2.
What time does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 unlock?
It's expected to unlock at midnight local time, so players in New Zealand and Australia get it first and the Americas get it last. This hasn't been officially confirmed, so it could change.
Can I see the release time in my time zone?
Yes. The countdown at the top of this page converts the release to your device's time zone automatically.