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Modern Warfare 4 reintroduces Riot Shield as destructible, placeable field upgrade

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 brings back the Riot Shield in its beta with major gameplay changes. The shield is now a field upgrade that can be placed on the ground to create cover and allow weapon mounting for improved stability, and it includes a heavy melee attack that knocks enemies down. The Riot Shield is destructible and will break after sustained damage to discourage indefinite use, changing how teams approach objective and close-quarters play. These changes are visible in the preorder beta now; an open beta runs Aug 28–Sep 1, and the game launches Oct 23 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

• Riot Shield no longer occupies a weapon slot and is unlocked as a field upgrade.
• Players can plant the shield on the ground to create cover and mount weapons for improved stability.
• The shield is destructible and will break after taking sustained damage to prevent prolonged use.
• Shield gains a new heavy melee attack that knocks enemies down; changes are in the preorder beta, open beta Aug 28–Sep 1, and full release on Oct 23 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.