Player sentiment for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign on Steam has proven to be remarkably positive, with many players expressing delight with the content so far. This reception marks a significant turnaround following pre-launch community drama and lower-than-expected player counts during the PC beta.
As of this report, Modern Warfare 4 boasts a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with 92 percent of over 3,100 user reviews recommending the game. This rating has seen a steady improvement since the campaign's early access release on Friday, made available to players who digitally pre-ordered any edition of the game. The campaign's length, approximately six hours, suggests many players may have already completed it.
The official release date for Modern Warfare 4 is October 23rd. Consequently, current player counts remain unconfirmed, as SteamDB's tracking bot requires a copy of the game to log data. However, the overwhelmingly positive initial player feedback stands in stark contrast to last year's Black Ops 7, which currently holds a "Mostly Negative" rating of 37 percent on Steam.
While review scores can fluctuate with game updates, Modern Warfare 4 is currently the highest-rated Call of Duty title in over a decade based on user reviews. It is worth noting that the players who have engaged with the campaign thus far are likely the most dedicated fans of the series, who may exhibit greater leniency in their assessments. IGN provided a campaign review, scoring it 8/10.
In the rebooted Modern Warfare series, the 2019 Modern Warfare game achieved a "Mostly Positive" rating of 79 percent. Its successor, 2022's Modern Warfare 2, sits at a lower "Mixed" rating of 45 percent. Outside of Infinity Ward's direct contributions, Black Ops: Cold War also holds a "Mostly Positive" rating of 79 percent.
The next significant milestone for Modern Warfare 4 will be the launch of its extraction shooter mode, DMZ. Similar to the campaign, DMZ is available early for pre-orders, unlocking on October 20th. The full traditional multiplayer experience will become available on October 23rd, at which point a broader shift in user sentiment may become apparent.