Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta PC Requirements Revealed

The PC system requirements for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta are live, and they set a baseline that older hardware can still meet. Gamers with entry-level GPUs from the last decade can join the test, but they must ensure their systems meet strict security and memory standards. This matters because the beta is the first chance to see if the game runs on legacy components or if it demands a full upgrade.

Activision publishes minimum and recommended hardware lists for the upcoming beta test

Activision published the official list for the beta, which runs from August 21 through September 1, 2026. The minimum configuration requires an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-8400 processor paired with 12GB of system RAM. Graphics cards at the lowest tier include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 470, or Intel Arc A580. These cards must have at least 3GB of video memory and run on Windows 10 64-bit.

The recommended specifications target smoother performance with more modern hardware. Players should aim for an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B580 graphics card. These recommended GPUs require 8GB of VRAM and work best with 16GB of system RAM. The recommended CPU options are the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700, both running on Windows 11.

Activision enforces strict security and driver requirements for all participants. Every PC must support DirectX 12, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot to play online. Users need specific driver versions, including NVIDIA 610.47, AMD 26.7.1, or Intel 32.0.101.8861. The game also introduces shader preloading on PC to reduce processing lag after entering the match.

We've been tracking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 closely — see our earlier coverage on Call of Duty. Activision notes that these specifications apply specifically to the beta and may differ from the requirements for the final game. The beta launches globally on August 21 at 11:00 AM PT, with Early Access running until August 25 and the Open Beta concluding on September 1.