Modern Warfare 4 has been out since Oct 23 - buy now, or wait for Season 1 on Nov 6?
I skipped the launch rush for Modern Warfare 4 and now I am trying to decide. The campaign and DMZ are out, Season 1 starts November 6 with Warzone integration, and the game is not coming to Game Pass until Holiday 2027, so waiting for Game Pass is a long wait. For people playing it now: is the multiplayer already in a good state, or is Season 1 the real starting point? I mostly play with two friends a few nights a week and I do not want to buy in just as the meta resets.
2 answers
- Wait for Season 1, it is only three days away
Wait for Season 1. You already waited past launch, and November 6 is three days away. Season 1 brings Warzone integration and the first real balance pass, so buying now means paying full price to learn maps that may change right away. If your group is only playing a few nights a week, those three days cost you nothing and you get the version everyone will actually be playing.
- Buy now if your squad is already in
Buy now if your friends are already playing. Waiting for Season 1 sounds smart on paper, but the whole point for a small group is playing together, and three nights a week with friends beats a perfectly balanced patch you play alone. DMZ is already live, the campaign is done, and if Season 1 changes the meta you will learn it together. Just skip the Vault Edition extras unless you actually want the skins.