The FPS community is brimming with excitement as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's (MW3) release date approaches. The developers have promised some new content in the upcoming game since it will be the direct sequel to MW2. To experience the magic, players must download and install MW3's Open Beta version on their PlayStation device (PS5 and PS4) and give it a go.
Therefore, the key concern becomes how to download and install the MW3 beta on PS5 and PS4. We’ll provide you with straightforward instructions to simplify your experience.
Steps for downloading and installing MW3 Beta on PS5 and PS4
The Open Beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) will be released today, October 6, at different times for different time zones. For a top-notch experience, you must purchase it first from the PlayStation Store (PS5 and PS4). The Standard Edition costs $69.99, and the Vault Edition is available for $99.99 in the market.
From today, PlayStation players (PS5 and PS4) who have pre-loaded the title can experience the beta. And, in the next session starting on October 8, any PlayStation player, regardless of their pre-load status, can access the Open Beta that’ll end on October 10, 2023.
Irrespective of the console, all Call of Duty enthusiasts around the world can enjoy the MW3 beta during a subsequent session beginning on October 14, which will last through October 16, 2023. The game is set to be officially released on November 10, 2023.
Those who pre-loaded the Open Beta on their system can play it immediately after the release. But, in case you missed the pre-load, don’t worry. You can still follow these easy steps:
- Navigate through the game section and click “Start” on the Call of Duty icon.
- After starting the application, click “Manage Game Content” from the drop-down section.
- You will be redirected to a new window where you will find two Beta Packs named “Modern Warfare 3 - Beta Pack 01” and "Modern Warfare 3 - Beta Pack 02" marked as “Not Installed.” Download them, and you will be good to go.
Download size for MW3 beta
If you have MW2 or Warzone installed, the Beta Pack 01 will take 24.813 GB of available space, and the Beta Pack 02 will take just 1 MB, as it is a license checker. However, if you don’t have MW2 or Warzone installed, it’ll take a total of 106.158 GB (81.345 GB for Call of Duty and the other 24.813 GB for Beta Packs) of space.
Players worldwide are excited to play the beta and report bugs that the developers can fix before the final release. They will experience an innovative gunsmith system, a new open-world Zombie mode, the good old maps, and faster movements in the beta. Old features like the ping system and the crossplay feature are staying put to enhance the gameplay experience, enabling players from different consoles to team up.
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