{
  "id": 15687458,
  "title": "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pop-Up: The DMZ Has Never Been This Much Fun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-pop-up-the-dmz-has-never-been-this-much",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T01:24:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-pop-up-the-dmz-has-never-been-this-much-fun"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 enthusiasts recently had the opportunity to experience a unique pop-up event at the DMZ in Sydney. Organised by Infinity Ward, this limited-time event brought together press, content creators, Xbox Fan Fest attendees, and public registrants for a series of virtual and physical challenges. Participants were divided into two teams, North or South Korea, and tasked with completing a list of objectives across the event space.\n\nMy experience as one of the few players who had already completed the game on its unlockable Realism difficulty proved both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, I was able to quickly complete various mini-games and missions, earning stamps for my Military Passport. On the other hand, my jetlag and sleep deprivation left me feeling uncertain if I would be among the exceptional players.\n\nThroughout the event, I participated in various activities such as Operation Crossfire, Contraband Sweep, and the State Portrait. Each task offered a unique challenge, with rewards including official state portraits and propaganda documents. I also explored the South side, witnessing the capitalist hooligans and their bomb defusal missions. Despite finding the experience tiring, I found the overall event to be worth the effort, with the campaign's return to form by Infinity Ward and the pop-up event being a valuable addition. The DMZ Early Access launches on 21 October, and the full game will be available on 23 October in Australia.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Modern Warfare 4 Pays Tribute to Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/modern-warfare-4-pays-tribute-to-call-of-duty-co-creator-vince",
        "published": "2026-10-19T10:17:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Modern Warfare 4 has the best Steam rating for a Call of Duty game in 16 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/modern-warfare-4-has-the-best-steam-rating-for-a-call-of-duty-game-in",
        "published": "2026-10-19T18:31:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Modern Warfare 4 Is Legitimately a Top-5 Call of Duty Campaign",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/modern-warfare-4-is-legitimately-a-top-5-call-of-duty-campaign",
        "published": "2026-10-19T22:15:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}