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Infinity Ward Reworks Movement System for Modern Warfare 4

A free open beta will let players test the new movement before the Oct. 23 launch.

Overview

  • Infinity Ward showed concrete movement changes in a late‑May From the Ward video that acknowledged player criticism of movement in 2022’s Modern Warfare 2.
  • Developers demonstrated specific mechanics such as mantling into slides, sliding into prone, climbing pipes, and chaining moves to keep momentum during actions.
  • The studio says the system is designed to feel “unrestricted,” easy for new players to pick up, and still offer room for mastery and optimization.
  • Modern Warfare 4 is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 with an open beta planned before the Oct. 23 release.
  • Reporters note the changes borrow fluidity critics liked in Treyarch’s Omnimovement while keeping a grounded feel, and hands‑on play in the beta will be needed to judge real impact on balance and competitive play.