I dropped into a tight courtyard and the ISO Nightshade finished a flank before I even cleared my breath — the lesson landed hard. I sat back in the mic and told my squad what I’d learned: some weapons bend the map to their will. You’ll find what I did fast: knowing where a gun shines beats chasing its reputation.
I’m going to walk you through every weapon in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta and how to get them into your loadouts. I play test these things so you don’t have to, and I’ll point out the small facts that change matches on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Steam).
What weapons are available in the Modern Warfare 4 beta?
Every class is represented in the beta: Assault Rifles, SMGs, Snipers, Shotguns, Marksman Rifles, LMGs, Pistols, Launchers, and Melee. Activision and Infinity Ward shipped a compact but meaningful selection so players can test core handling and pacing ahead of launch.
How do I get new weapons in MW4 beta?
Most guns appear as you level up a specific account in the beta—some are ready from the start. Treat early levels like a short campaign: grind the most useful mid-range options first and the rest follow naturally.
Can I use launchers and melee in the MW4 beta?
Yes. The PILA launcher and the Combat Knife are available now, so you can practice anti-vehicle and close-quarters timing before the full game drops.
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta Assault Rifles
On tight-to-medium maps, assault rifles decide a majority of gunfights.
There are five ARs in the beta. I lean toward the M4 for balanced handling early, but the Kastov 762 opens aggressive long-range options once you earn it. Tables below show how to gain each rifle as you progress.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Han 86 | Available from the start |
| M4 | Reach Level 9 |
| Hyeon Burst | Reach Level 18 |
| Kastov 762 | Reach Level 21 |
| Patriot XMR | Reach Level 25 |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta SMGs
In small corridors and objective stacks, submachine guns win more duels than any other class.
There are three SMGs in the beta. If you sprint to objectives, the ISO Nightshade will reward you—its handling is unexpectedly forgiving. Use them to train reflex aim and slide-control before trophies and attachments change in the live patch.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| ISO Nightshade | Available from the start |
| PPSH-41 | Reach Level 11 |
| X-58 NYX | Reach Level 27 |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta Sniper Rifles
On maps with long sightlines, snipers shape the tempo of the match more than any killstreak.
Two sniper rifles are in the beta. The KG-7 Vulcan is ready from the start and gives you a chance to practice hold-and-flick plays, while the Signal 50 arrives later for one-shot potential across the map.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| KG-7 Vulcan | Available from the start |
| Signal 50 | Reach Level 30 |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta Shotguns
In doorways and stairwells, shotguns are still the swift answer to a bad flank call.
The beta includes a single shotgun: the Rezi 12. If you like pushing objectives and punishing peeks, spend time mastering aim-down-sight timing and chamber control with it.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Rezi 12 | Available from the start |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta Marksman Rifles
For mid-to-long engagements where mobility still matters, marksman rifles sit between ARs and snipers.
The beta offers the Mar-9 and the Oris 8.6. If you prefer precision without committing to a bolt-action rhythm, spend time with these and tune the optic and recoil attachments that suit your aim style.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Mar-9 | Available from the start |
| Oris 8.6 | Reach Level 14 |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta LMGs
On maps with wide sightlines and objective spawns, light machine guns can lock down lanes for minutes at a time.
There are two LMGs in the beta. Bring them to objective holds and practice recoil compensation—these are the tools you use when a push needs suppressive certainty. LMGs roar like an avalanche of iron; use that noise to force enemy movement and then punish predictable routes.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Finn LMG | Available from the start |
| Type 73 | Reach Level 5 |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta Pistols
A reliable sidearm saves rounds and clutch rounds in objective scrambles.
Two pistols are playable in the beta. The Krait P68 is in your kit from the start; the .50 GS becomes available later and offers a harder punch when you need it.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Krait P68 | Available from the start |
| .50 GS | Reach Level 23 |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta Launchers
When a vehicle shows up or a streak threatens, launchers swing momentum in a single shot.
The beta includes one launcher: the PILA. Practice aim leading and timing against Light Vehicles and killstreaks so you’re ready when the full roster expands.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| PILA | Available from the start |
All Modern Warfare 4 Beta Melee Weapons
When bullets run out or you need silence, a melee strike still decides rounds.
The Combat Knife is the sole melee option in the beta and is available immediately—practice strafing and timing to land reliable backstabs on objective defenders.
| Weapon Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Combat Knife | Available from the start |
That wraps the current MW4 beta arsenal. Tell me which weapon feels like a competitive advantage or a public enemy number one on your platform—what will you swear by and what will you complain about first?