This guide uses confirmed official information. Recommendations are practical starting points; live balance and availability should be checked in the game.
Where it launches
Modern Warfare 4 launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. On PC it is sold through Battle.net, Steam and the Xbox app. There are no PS4 or Xbox One versions.
The subscription split
Console players need an online subscription: PlayStation Plus on PS5, Game Pass Essential or higher on Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 2. Activision lists no subscription requirement for PC on any platform.
Game Pass and crossplay
The game is a standalone purchase at launch and will not be included with Game Pass until Holiday 2027. Cross-platform multiplayer is confirmed by the official store tag and Activision’s crossplay-enabled squads wording, but whether it can be disabled has not been published.
Split-screen and Switch 2
Split-screen multiplayer is limited to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The Switch 2 version is being developed natively by Infinity Ward in partnership with Digital Legends.
Platforms and online requirements
Console players need an online subscription; PC does not. Activision has not published whether crossplay can be disabled.
| PLATFORM | MW4 AVAILABLE | ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Yes | Yes | PlayStation Plus required for online modes |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Yes | Game Pass Essential or higher required |
| PC — Battle.net | Yes | Not required | TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required |
| PC — Steam | Yes | Not required | TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required |
| PC — Xbox app | Yes | Not required | Xbox Play Anywhere with the console version |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Yes | Yes | Nintendo Switch Online required for online modes |
| PlayStation 4 | No | — | No PS4 version announced |
| Xbox One | No | — | No Xbox One version announced |
Where this information comes from
Reviewed October 21, 2026. Official details can change at launch.
