Modern Warfare 4 beta perks: list of Perk 1–3 abilities and how to unlock them

Khel Now reported on 2026-08-22 that the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta includes a range of unlockable perks that alter movement, survivability and stealth in multiplayer.

(Courtesy : Activision, XBOX, Infinity Ward) The beta organizes perks into three tiers and lets players unlock abilities as they level up, then slot them into custom loadouts to suit different playstyles. "Your Loadout. Your Operator. Your playstyle 🫡Build up to 12 Custom Loadouts, each with its own Weapons, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrade and Killstreaks.And for the first time in Modern Warfare, Operators are assigned per Loadout, giving every Custom Loadout its own identity. pic.twitter.com/Q349CVGdZs"

Modern Warfare 4 Beta features three Perk categories: Perk 1, Perk 2, and Perk 3. Each category contains abilities designed to provide distinct tactical benefits in matches, and players can choose from these when assembling a loadout.

Players unlock different abilities as they progress through levels in the beta, allowing them to tailor loadouts to a preferred multiplayer approach. The system is presented as enabling customisation across weapons, equipment, perks, field upgrades and killstreaks within each of the available loadouts.

Ghost becomes available at Level 24 and allows players to stay hidden from UAVs, Portable Radars, and Heartbeat Sensors. The inclusion of Ghost as a specific, level-locked perk illustrates how individual abilities are gated behind progression in the beta.

Yes, players can choose different Perks to create custom loadouts based on their preferred playstyle, according to the beta coverage, reinforcing the emphasis on tailored multiplayer roles rather than fixed classes.

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