Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Sets New Steam Rating Record
The early access campaign has already achieved the highest Call of Duty rating on Steam in a decade, drawing praise for its darker narrative and longer playtime.
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Early access to Modern Warfare 4’s campaign went live on October 17, 2026, and players on Steam have already given it an 81.15 % rating, the highest Call of Duty score on the platform in more than a decade. The early reviewers, numbering around 900, praised the new first‑person shooter for its ambitious technology and engaging story, giving the campaign a positive start before the full release.
Storytelling Shifts
The campaign is 8–9 hours long, longer than recent entries, and offers a darker narrative set in a snowy North Korean region. It features dynamic character switching and a more fleshed‑out storyline than previous titles, with well‑written protagonists that give the ending a satisfying feel, according to critics and fans.
Compared to earlier Call of Duty releases, Modern Warfare 4 surpasses titles such as Black Ops 7, Modern Warfare II, and even the 2019 Modern Warfare, which introduced Warzone. The early Steam rating places it above Black Ops Cold War, which many reviewers felt was rushed, and indicates that the franchise may be regaining the critical acclaim it enjoyed in its heyday.