Modern Warfare 4 Launch Maps and Modes: What Is Available on Day One

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launched on October 23, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. According to the official Call of Duty Blog, multiplayer starts with a large lineup of maps and more than a dozen modes, with extra content following in the first weeks. Here is the breakdown.

Launch maps

• 12 Core 6v6 maps, including Transit 213 and Cachette. Activision describes all 12 as new maps.
• 3 Ground War maps for 32v32 battles, including Imjin Farmland.
• 4 Gunfight maps for 2v2, including Cafe.
• Kill Block, a modular battleground that supports 3v3 and 10v10 Gunfight.

Launch modes

Activision lists over a dozen multiplayer modes at launch, spread across Standard, Alternate and Hardcore variants. Inflation is a new mode, and a Mobility Course is available to help you learn the movement system. Hardcore rules use a limited HUD, friendly fire, and reduced health with no regeneration. Dot Esports also lists Hijack, Counter Attack, Collateral and Ground War: Combat Outpost among the launch modes.

What arrives after launch

• October 27: Shipment, the small harbor map, arrives.
• October 29: Possession, a Halloween-themed featured mode.
• October 30: the Infected mode returns.
• November 6: Season 1 begins for both Modern Warfare 4 and Warzone.

These dates come from the pre-season roadmap Infinity Ward posted on October 14, as reported by Gfinity Esports, Timesaver and AllThings.how. The start time for Season 1 has not been announced.

What it means for players

With this many maps and modes on day one, it is worth trying the Mobility Course first and then picking one mode to learn well. Our Modern Warfare 4 gunfight tips cover habits that carry over to any map. If you are still deciding whether to buy, read what to know about the launch and Game Pass, and see the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 game page on GameGood.

Published October 24, 2026.

Sources

• Ready for Launch: Multiplayer Maps and Modes Confirmed, Call of Duty Blog (October 21, 2026)
• Call of Duty: MW4 – When Does Shipment Come Out?, Gfinity Esports (October 18, 2026)
• Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Release Date: November 6, Timesaver (October 2026)
• Modern Warfare 4 maps and modes, Dot Esports (October 2026)
• All 12 Core 6v6 Multiplayer Maps in Modern Warfare 4 at Launch, AllThings.how (October 2026)