When will the Modern Warfare 2 beta start? The beta will run over two weekends, with the first phase reserved for players on PlayStation only. Pre-ordering will give you “Early Access” access:

• PlayStation dates
  • Early Access: September 16 – 17
  • Open Beta 1: September 18 – 20
  • Open Beta 2: September 22 – 26
• Xbox/PC dates
  • Early Access: September 22 – 23
  • Open Beta: September 24 – 26
• All info about the beta here

MeinMMO lists all known information about the download, what rewards you can expect for participation and what the content of the beta might look like. Here you can find all information about Modern Warfare 2.

CoD MW2 Beta – Preload, Download, Rewards

What are the rewards? As you level up in the beta, you earn rewards. These include skins for operators and weapons, a talisman, and emblems.

On the first weekend, you can earn rewards from level 2 to level 15, and on the second weekend, you can unlock “Beta Rewards” from level 2 to level 30. This way you can get your first cosmetics for CoD MW2 if you haven’t bought one of the expensive versions or if you participate in the Open Beta.

The rewards of the first week are not PlayStation exclusive.

When will the preload go online? The dates for the preload on PlayStation are now known. On Wednesday, September 14, at 7 pm, the preload will be available for all pre-orderers.

• PlayStation preload for pre-orderers: 14.09. / 7 p.m.

Search for the beta in the PlayStation Store and start the download. You are automatically registered if you have purchased the game digitally. If you prefer CDs, you should have received a code for the pre-access.

How big is the download? There are no official statements about this yet. However, a dataminer claims to have found the files in the PlayStation’s update system.

It says that the beta is 15 to 30 GB, depending on the region. The version in Europe is supposed to be the largest, so expect a download of around 30 GB.

What can you test in the beta? Little is known about the content yet. The map “Grand Prix” is supposed to be in the game and the reworked weaponsmith makes his debut. The beta of the predecessor CoD: Vanguard offered 6 modes on 4 maps.

Otherwise, it’s a matter of putting the new and reworked mechanics through their paces. There are strong improvements in the water gameplay, new movement mechanics and completely revised vehicle gameplay.