MW4 Steam: Price, Editions and Requirements
MW4 is on Steam for Windows at $69.99, or $99.99 for the Vault Edition (US prices on October 28, 2026). To play it there you need a phone number linked to your Steam account, an Activision account, and a PC with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
Last updated Game version: Launch (October 23, 2026)
MW4 Steam price
What each purchase option costs on Steam in the US, checked on October 28, 2026:
| On Steam | What it is | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Warfare 4 | Digital Standard Edition | $69.99 |
| Modern Warfare 4 - Vault Edition | Vault Edition | $99.99 |
| Modern Warfare 4 - Vault Edition Upgrade | Upgrade from the Standard Edition to the Vault Edition | $30.00 |
Prices differ by country and change in sales; the Steam page always has today's price for you. Every edition is the full game with DMZ. What the Vault Edition adds is on our MW4 editions page.
What you need to play MW4 on Steam
Activision lists these at the bottom of its Steam page:
- A mobile phone number linked to your Steam account.
- TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot turned on in your PC; Activision says other security measures may be enforced. If the game says Failed Attestation Status, see our Failed Attestation fix.
- An Activision account, and accepting the Activision Software License and Services Agreement.
- More storage space for mandatory game updates, on top of the size at launch.
The minimum PC is Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) with an AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600, 8 GB of RAM, an AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / 1060 or Intel Arc A580 and 115 GB free on an SSD. Every spec level and a check for your own PC are on our MW4 system requirements page.
Steam, Battle.net or the Xbox app?
Modern Warfare 4 is sold on PC through Battle.net, Steam and Xbox app (Xbox on PC). It is the same game in each, with the same editions, so pick the store you already use. On Steam it has Steam Achievements, and Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer for it.
Features Steam lists for it: Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Full controller support and In-app purchases.
Steam Deck
Valve has not rated Modern Warfare 4 for Steam Deck yet: on October 28, 2026 its Deck compatibility was Unknown. Steam lists the game for Windows only, and the game needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
Season 1 on Steam
BlackCell, the Battle Pass, Call of Duty Points and Tier Skips can be used in Modern Warfare 4 once the Season 1 Battle Pass is in the game. Redemption applies to one season of the Battle Pass only. Season 1 starts on November 6, 2026; everything Activision has said about it is on our MW4 updates page.
Languages
Full audio in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Korean, Japanese, Spanish (Latin America), Simplified Chinese and Portuguese (Brazil). Menus and subtitles only in Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese and Arabic.
DMZ on Steam
DMZ comes with the game on Steam. Since October 23, 2026 you can drop into Hajin from Steam like everyone else: start with our interactive Hajin map and the DMZ beginner's guide.
Questions
Is MW4 on Steam?
Yes. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is on Steam for Windows PC. It came out there on October 22, 2026, when MW4 went live worldwide. DMZ is part of the game on Steam, as on every platform.
How much is MW4 on Steam?
$69.99 for the game and $99.99 for the Vault Edition, in US dollars on October 28, 2026. If you already own the standard game, the Vault Edition Upgrade is $30.00. Prices differ by country and change in sales.
Do you need Battle.net to play MW4 on Steam?
The Steam page asks for an Activision account, not a Battle.net one: you need an Activision account and must accept the Activision Software License and Services Agreement. You also need a mobile phone number linked to your Steam account.
Why does MW4 on Steam need a phone number?
Activision's Steam page says a mobile phone number must be linked to your Steam account to play Modern Warfare 4. Add one in your Steam account settings before you launch the game.
Can you play MW4 on Steam Deck?
Valve has not rated Modern Warfare 4 for Steam Deck yet: its Deck compatibility shows Unknown. Steam lists the game for Windows only, and it needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
Is the Steam version different from Battle.net or the Xbox app?
It is the same game. Modern Warfare 4 is sold on PC through Battle.net, Steam and Xbox app (Xbox on PC), with the same editions on each. Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer for it.
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