Activision and Infinity Ward have officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it is bringing back DMZ extraction mode on October 23, 2026. While the original DMZ beta was free-to-play, the new DMZ in MW4 is being built as a premium, fully integrated component of the game.
High-Stakes Extraction in Hajin
The action takes place in the Hajin Exclusion Zone, a contested tri-point border region on the Korean Peninsula.
Key Gameplay Features:
- Forward Operating Base (FOB): A persistent safehouse between deployments where you can craft gear using a new 3D printer system, manage your stash, and upgrade upgrades.
- Hajin Exclusion Zone Map: Features nine distinct regions including Hajin City, a heavily guarded prison complex, and an irradiated reactor site.
- AI Threat Escalation: Dynamic AI behavior that responds to noise. Going loud can trigger reinforcements ranging from heavily armored Juggernauts to attack helicopters.
- Dynamic Weather Cycle: Real-time shifting weather like heavy rainstorms and dense fog that actively changes visibility during a raid.
- Hunter Bounty System: Aggressive players who hunt down other squads will find themselves marked on the map with active bounties for the rest of the lobby to chase.
Target Platforms and Release Date
Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled to release on October 23, 2026, and will be available across current-generation platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC (Steam / Battle.net)
- Nintendo Switch 2
Pre-orders are live now, securing immediate access to early beta tests and campaign early access periods.