Call of Duty MW4 Beta Weekend 2: Resurgence and Zodiac Map

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta Weekend Two Adds Resurgence Mode and Zodiac Map

The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta returns this weekend with Resurgence mode joining the test and the new Zodiac map making its debut. Weekend Two runs from Saturday at 3am AEST through Monday, giving players another chance to try the multiplayer suite before the full launch.

What Weekend Two Adds to the Beta

Activision confirmed that Resurgence, the fast-paced battle royale variant introduced in Warzone 2, will be playable for the first time in the Modern Warfare 4 beta this Saturday. The mode drops squads onto a smaller map with redeployment mechanics that keep matches moving quicker than standard battle royale. Zodiac, a new six-versus-six multiplayer map set across a celestial-themed arena, also joins the rotation alongside the maps and modes available during Weekend One.

The Weekend One beta, which ran earlier in August, focused on core multiplayer modes including Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Kill Confirmed across a handful of maps. Players who participated in that first window retain their progression and can jump straight into the new content. Pre-loading for Weekend Two is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Battle.net and Steam.

Platform Details and Crossplay

Crossplay is enabled by default across all platforms. PlayStation players can opt out of crossplay in the system settings, while Xbox and PC players must use the in-game menu to disable it. The beta supports cross-progression, so progress carries over between platforms when linked to the same Activision account.

PC players should verify their hardware against the published specifications. The minimum requirements call for an Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 with 8 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470. Recommended specs step up to an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with 16 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. Activision published the full spec sheet on the Call of Duty blog alongside the beta schedule.

Resurgence Returns With Modern Warfare 4 Mechanics

Resurgence in Modern Warfare 4 adopts the movement and gunplay systems from the new multiplayer engine. The slide-cancel mechanic has been adjusted, and the tactical sprint duration now aligns with the standard multiplayer tuning rather than the Warzone 2 values. Loadout drops arrive on a fixed timer instead of being tied to cash collection, which changes the pacing compared to the Warzone 2 version of the mode.

The map pool for Resurgence during the beta includes a reworked version of Vondel optimized for the smaller player count. Activision has not confirmed whether Ashika Island or Fortune's Keep will rotate in during the full launch.

Zodiac Map Design

Zodiac is a symmetrical six-versus-six map built around a central courtyard with twelve zodiac-themed sectors radiating outward. Each sector offers distinct sightlines and cover arrangements, encouraging players to learn the angular layout for competitive play. The map supports Team Deathmatch, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Hardpoint during the beta.

Early feedback from Weekend One highlighted spawn-trapping concerns on several maps. Activision stated in the beta patch notes that spawn logic has been adjusted for Weekend Two, though specific changes were not detailed. Players should expect further tuning before launch.

Progression and Rewards

Beta progression caps at level 30 for Weekend Two, up from the level 20 cap in Weekend One. Unlocks include weapon blueprints, operator skins, calling cards, and a weapon charm exclusive to beta participants. All beta rewards carry over to the full game at launch. The battle pass track is not active during the beta, but experience earned applies to the seasonal progression system once the season goes live.

Weekend One Recap and Known Issues

Weekend One drew significant player counts across all platforms, with queue times peaking at launch hours on Saturday. The most reported issues included audio desync in killcams, hit-registration inconsistencies on high-latency connections, and a crash affecting a subset of AMD GPU drivers on PC. Activision released a hotfix on the Sunday of Weekend One addressing the AMD crash and several audio bugs.

Players who encountered the “Dev Error 12674” crash on PC should update their graphics drivers to the latest Game Ready or Adrenalin release before attempting Weekend Two. The Call of Duty support site lists the minimum driver versions for NVIDIA (560.70) and AMD (24.7.1).

How to Access the Beta

Access requires either a pre-order of any Modern Warfare 4 edition or a beta code distributed through Activision partner channels. PlayStation players who pre-ordered digitally receive automatic access. Xbox and PC pre-orders receive a code via email or the retailer's digital delivery system. Codes redeem on the Call of Duty website, which then grants the beta license on the chosen platform.

Players without a pre-order can still gain access through the open beta window, which Activision has not yet dated but historically follows the early-access weekends. The open beta typically removes the code requirement and opens the test to all players for a final stress test before launch.

Launch Timeline

Modern Warfare 4 launches October 24, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The campaign early access period begins October 21 for players who purchase the Vault Edition. Season One goes live alongside the multiplayer launch, introducing the first battle pass, new maps, and the full Warzone integration.

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