Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 kicks off its multiplayer beta this Friday, September 16, and you will be able to play it immediately when it's available (if you qualify) because pre-loading is live now.

　　Pre-loading began Wednesday, September 14 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for PlayStation members. Players need to preorder Modern Warfare 2 to get a code, or obtain one by some other means.

　　The Modern Warfare beta is exclusive to preorder users September 16-17, before opening to everyone on PlayStation from September 18-20. For the following weekend, Xbox and PC players can jump in, beginning first for people who preorder. An open beta for everyone on all platforms takes place September 24-26.

　　The MW2 multiplayer beta schedulePlayers can earn rewards during the beta, and these items will carry forward when Modern Warfare 2 releases in October. For more, check out GameSpot's rundown of all the Modern Warfare 2 beta rewards.

　　The Call of Duty Next event takes place on September 15, and it will include the official reveal of Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer gameplay as well as announcements for Warzone 2 and the recently revealed Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile game.

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