Here’s what you need to know for this weekend:

Just announced at Gamescom , every single PlayStation 4 owner worldwide can play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare during the surprise 2v2 Alpha commencing this Friday! All you need is an internet connection. This 2V2 Alpha not only is going to be a ton of fun for everyone to play, but also will help developer Infinity Ward get things just right for the upcoming full-scale multiplayer beta next month. Your feedback will help the team tune and polish as we march toward Modern Warfare’s release on October 25.

Clear your weekend schedule: The Modern Warfare 2v2 Alpha Test is here!

Part 1: Critical Alpha Intel:

Alpha Start: This Friday, August 23, at 10 PDT, with preloading scheduled to be available in the hours prior to the official launch.

Alpha Length: This weekend only, from Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25.

Alpha Type: Fully Open Alpha . There’s no game pre-order, and no PlayStation®Plus required! If you’ve got a PlayStation®4 and an internet connection, you should be cleared for access!



Where to Download: From the PlayStation Store.

Game Content: Get ready to play the 2v2 Mode Gameplay during the 2v2 Alpha. For an overview of this new four-player, two-versus-two game mode, check this article here.

Available Maps: Five different 2v2 Maps are scheduled for the 2v2 Alpha this weekend. These are King, Pine, and Stack (previously revealed), and Speedball and Docks (two new maps never publically seen before!).

Available Modes and More: Expect multiple Operators to be available, at least one game mode to play (with “Pickup” variant mode scheduled), and a number of other surprises as content is added throughout the weekend!



We’ll See You Online: Please note that the 2v2 Alpha is only a small slice of the overall game. Think of it as a small prelude of the main Beta to come next month.