Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to launch globally on October 23 and will be available on several platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The PC version, known as PC Master Race, will offer features specifically designed for the platform, such as optimized hardware support and settings that adapt to the user's system configuration. It will support multiple resolutions, ranging from 1080p to 4K, and will include advanced upscaling technologies like AMD's FSR Redstone, NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5, Intel XeSS 3, and Filmic SMAA T2X to enhance visual quality on lower-end hardware. To ensure fair gameplay, the game will use the RICOCHET anti-cheat system, which combines server-side detection, hardware protections like TPM 2.0 integration, in-depth investigations, and legal actions against cheaters. Additional security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA) and email verification will be included. For PC players, device optimization will improve mouse precision for aiming and support a wide variety of input devices. Pre-orders for the game will allow players to start downloading the game as early as October 15, with access to the campaign beginning on October 16. The game will also introduce changes to the double XP token system, which will now only count during matches rather than in pre-match lobbies. Players will also have the option to disable skins, helping them avoid specific character appearances during matches. Some fans are hopeful that these changes suggest more substantial updates, such as major overhauls to the skill-based matchmaking system. Activision seems to be focusing on addressing player concerns ahead of what is expected to be a highly competitive launch period, especially with the anticipated release of GTA 6 later in the autumn.