Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare PS4 multiplayer beta is now live

Get ready PS4 players and Call of Duty fans, the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer beta is now live! The beta will run for two weekends, from today through Monday, October 17th on just the PS4, and then October 21st through October 24th on both the PS4 and Xbox One

The beta will feature 3 maps, several different modes to check out, a trio of Combat Rigs, mission teams, progression systems and more.

Check out a pair of new screens and read on for the announcement with additional details.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare PS4 multiplayer screens:

The start of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer beta kicks-off today on PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system. Gamers who pre-ordered the game on PS4 system will obtain a beta access code for instant access to the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer beta. They will experience Infinite Warfare multiplayer first hand, including all-new maps, the all-new Combat Rigs system, new weaponry, unique progression systems, mission teams, select multiplayer modes and more, starting now through 10:00am PT, Monday, Oct. 17.

?Infinite Warfare multiplayer is about customizing the experience to fit different play styles, and that begins with Rigs,? said Dave Stohl, Studio Head of Infinity Ward.  ?In the Beta, players will get their hands on our new Rigs, abilities, equipment, and of course our new craftable, prototype weapons. With new maps and modes, there?s a ton of cool new stuff here, and we?re excited to share a slice of multiplayer with the community.  The data we?ll receive over these next two weekends will be helpful as we get ready to share the full multiplayer experience next month at release.?

The Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta represents a sample of the full multiplayer mode, giving fans access to a slew of its new features and returning features. Beta participants can get hands-on with one of the biggest additions to Infinite Warfare?smultiplayer offering ? Combat Rigs. Built around six distinct playstyles, these new combat systems, or suits, offer a whole new level of customization for the player. Choosing your Rig provides a layer of strategy for fans as they personalize their loadout with selectable abilities, called Payloads or Traits, before heading into battle. Three of the game?s six different Combat Rigs will be available when the Beta kicks off.

The Infinite Warfare Beta features three diverse maps designed to accommodate a variety of engagements, all built to immerse players into fast, fun, and frenetic gameplay that players have come to expect from Call of Duty.  The Beta will feature several game modes, including fan favorites like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Kill Confirmed and a brand new game mode called Defender. Players will also be introduced to Mission Teams. By joining different teams and ranking up, players can earn unique rewards from that team, including calling cards, camos, emblems, weapons and more.

Players will battle online with a wide array of new weaponry and equipment, have access to new scorestreaks, lethals, tacticals and customization options that let them tailor their multiplayer experience to suit their play style. Additional multiplayer content, features, maps and game modes will launch with the final game on Nov. 4.

The second weekend of the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer beta will open up to fans who have pre-ordered the game on either PlayStation 4 system or Xbox One, and will take place from 10:00am PT, Friday, October 21 through 10:00am PT, Monday, October 24. Fans can get more information on the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfaremultiplayer beta at https://www.callofduty.com/infinitewarfare/beta.