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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on 23 October 2026 – and this time with a clear focus on PC. Infinity Ward developed the PC version together with Beenox, adding DLSS 4.5, ray tracing across campaign, multiplayer and DMZ, plus ultrawide and HDR support. Here you'll find the official PC requirements, the trailers and our high-end PC recommendations.
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Key facts at a glance
| Modern Warfare 4 | |
|---|---|
| Release | 23 October 2026, midnight local time |
| PC storefronts | Steam, Battle.net, Xbox app |
| Other platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Early access | Campaign since 16 October, DMZ since 20 October (digital pre-orders) |
| PC tech | DLSS 4.5, ray tracing, ultrawide, HDR |
| Required on PC | TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot |
Campaign, multiplayer and DMZ
The campaign continues Captain Price's story, centred on a North Korean invasion of South Korea. Multiplayer adds the new Collateral mode to the classic line-up: two teams take turns attacking and defending bomb sites, everyone starts with a pistol and buys gear between rounds – with a single life per round. The DMZ extraction mode also returns.
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Official PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | Ray tracing (ultra) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | – | 90 FPS multiplayer, High settings | High ray tracing, 4K upscaled |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 1400 / Core i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 3600 / Core i7-8700K | Ryzen 7 3700X / Core i7-10700K |
| Graphics card | GTX 970 / GTX 1060 / RX 470 / Arc A580 | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6600 XT / Arc B580 | RTX 5070 Ti / RX 9070 XT |
| VRAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 115 GB SSD | 115 GB SSD | 115 GB SSD |
Source: Call of Duty blog. According to Activision, the specs apply at launch and may change with updates; mandatory updates may need extra storage.
What does this mean for your PC?
According to Activision, mid-range hardware is enough for a smooth 90 FPS in multiplayer. The top tier is where it gets interesting: for ray tracing in 4K, Activision specifically lists a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9070 XT with 16 GB of VRAM and 32 GB of memory.
To show what this class can do, here is its predecessor Black Ops 7 from our PCHM performance index – explicitly not Modern Warfare 4 results:
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 149 | 106 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 197 | 130 | 67 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 170 | 121 | 70 |
Average FPS in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, maximum settings, native resolution without upscaling. Sources: GameGPU (11/2025), ComputerBase (2026), evaluated in the PCHM performance index. With DLSS or FSR, 4K frame rates are considerably higher.
Our high-end PCs from RTX 5070 Ti
Every system below meets the ray tracing ultra tier of Modern Warfare 4: an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080 with 16 GB of VRAM, 32 GB of DDR5 and an AMD X3D processor, which is especially strong in shooters at high frame rates. The RTX 5080 gives you extra headroom for 4K and high-refresh monitors.
Prices incl. VAT, as of 22 October 2026. We build every PC to order in Erftstadt, Germany; in the configurator you can adjust components such as memory, SSD or cooling. The game is not included.
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When does Modern Warfare 4 come out?
On 23 October 2026 at midnight local time. Digital pre-orders have had campaign access since 16 October and DMZ access since 20 October.
Where can I get Modern Warfare 4 on PC?
On Steam, Battle.net and the Xbox app for Windows.
Which graphics card do I need for ray tracing?
For high ray tracing at 4K with upscaling, Activision lists an RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT with 16 GB of VRAM and 32 GB of memory.
Why does MW4 require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?
Both are part of the RICOCHET anti-cheat system and are required to launch the game on PC. You'll find the settings in your motherboard's BIOS.
How much storage does Modern Warfare 4 need?
According to Activision, 115 GB on an SSD – plus space for future updates.
Is Modern Warfare 4 included with PCHM PCs?
No. We don't sell games and are not affiliated with Activision. This article is an independent overview.
Call of Duty and Modern Warfare are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. PCHM is not affiliated with Activision. Sources: Call of Duty blog (PC requirements), callofduty.com/modernwarfare4. Videos: official Call of Duty YouTube channel. Photos: PCHM. Prices and details as of 22 October 2026.
