Modern Warfare 4 Free Trial Opens Up DMZ Extraction Mode Until Nov. 11
Activision has launched the first free trial of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, two weeks after the game's launch.
Activision has opened a free trial of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's extraction mode, DMZ, and it arrives earlier than many players might have expected. According to Eurogamer, the trial is live on PC through Steam and Battle.net, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and it runs until Wednesday, 11th November.
What the trial includes
The trial gives access to DMZ and nothing else. Other parts of Modern Warfare 4, such as multiplayer and the campaign, are not part of it.
Eurogamer reports that the trial does not appear to have any limits. That means players can climb the ranks, play Story Missions and complete Orders. Story Missions are described as the only way to play PvE in DMZ, though with caveats.
The trial also includes X01, the new endgame, dungeon-like area. It is meant for experienced and fully equipped players.
Why the timing stands out
Call of Duty games often make some modes free for a limited time, but Eurogamer notes this one came quickly. DMZ launched a few days before Modern Warfare 4's full release on 23rd October, so the first trial lands about two weeks after launch.
Eurogamer compares this with Black Ops 7. Its Endgame mode got a first free trial months after launch, in the game's third season. Endgame then stayed freely available until Season 6.
The trial also coincides with the launch of Modern Warfare 4's version of Warzone, the free-to-play battle royale mode, along with Season 1. Both DMZ and the new Warzone are set on the Hajin map. Eurogamer says players who don't buy the full game may still carry map knowledge from DMZ over to Warzone.
The PvE playlist debate
Some DMZ players have been asking developer Infinity Ward for a PvE-only playlist. DMZ is a PvPvE mode, meaning players face both other players and AI enemies. Eurogamer suggests that a wave of new players could amplify calls for a playlist without PvP. Nothing in the source says Infinity Ward has agreed to add one.
What it means for you
If you have been curious about DMZ but didn't want to buy Modern Warfare 4 first, this is a no-cost way to try the whole mode, including its endgame area. Check your platform's store or launcher for the trial, as the source doesn't spell out exact download steps. The window closes on 11th November, so plan your play time before then. If you already like the Hajin map, the trial also offers practice for the free-to-play Warzone.
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Quick answers
Does the free trial include multiplayer or the campaign?
No. According to Eurogamer, the trial only covers DMZ and no other part of Modern Warfare 4.
Which platforms can play the DMZ trial?
The trial is available on PC through Steam and Battle.net, on PlayStation 5, and on Xbox Series X/S.
Is the DMZ trial restricted in what you can do?
Eurogamer says it does not appear to have any limits. Ranking up, Story Missions, Orders and the X01 area are all available.
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