Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access release time & countdown clock

Activision has announced the early access release time for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign. The game features a new narrative set in the Korean Peninsula and includes various multiplayer and extraction-based modes.
Why it matters
As a major release in a high-profile gaming franchise, this update is significant for the entertainment industry and gaming community.
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According to Activision, the Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access will begin at 10 AM PDT on October 16. However, due to time zone differences, the exact start time will be different depending on where you live. To help you out, we’ve mentioned the start times for different regions below:
Preloading is also live , so those who have pre-ordered can download the required files ahead of time and jump into the campaign as soon as early access begins. Also, we’ve added a countdown clock below, which will help you track the exact hours and minutes left until the early access goes live.
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