Pape San opens Chez Pape, a pop-up Korean grocery store and PC Bang for the Paris launch of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 gets a Paris pre-launch showing on October 17 and 18, 2026. Head to “Chez Pape,” Pape San’s pop-up in the 1st arrondissement: a Korean grocery store that hides a gaming room, with Gotaga and Brawks among the announced guests.

Pape San steps behind the counter. The content creator known as the "Mayor of Seoul" teams up with Call of Duty to launch "Chez Pape", a pop-up Korean grocery store set to run October 17 and 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Galerie 24b., located at 24 bis, rue Saint-Roch, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement. This pop-up will give visitors a chance to experience Modern Warfare 4 ahead of its release, in a fully recreated set that riffs on Korea—the backdrop of part of the game’s action.

A secret door hidden behind the fridges opens into a PC Bang buried in the basement—a dedicated gaming room stocked with PCs, inspired by the popular gaming lounges found across South Korea. Visitors will get to test a campaign mission set in Paris, then challenge other players in multiplayer. These sessions will precede the official release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, slated for October 23, 2026. The game is rated PEGI 18.

The experience will extend beyond the screens, featuring Korean street food prepared by chef Sukwon Yong. The announced lineup also includes collectible items and Xbox controller customization, all subject to stock. Gotaga and Brawks are slated to appear over the weekend: attendees may run into them, or even challenge them to a match. The specifics of these meet-and-greets are yet to be announced.

Our take on the Pape experience for the Call of Duty release:

A pop-up speakeasy the team got a first look at before it even opened. Upon arrival, you step into a Korean grocery store setup (note: it’s all decor, no products for sale). At the back, you’ll find the first speakeasy: a Korean-style table with tasty food (tested and approved, and it should be free for you this weekend while confirmations are wrapping up). But the real surprise is downstairs, hidden behind one of the entry fridges…

Our tips:

Watch the crowds

Activision isn’t taking reservations, so you’ll need to queue. Plan for it, because it’s likely to be busy. For reference, the two-day hours are 12:00–20:00. If you want to jump into multiplayer earlier, the 6v6 PvP matches have longer turnover, so be prepared to wait.

It gets hot on the Call of Duty maps…

As you’ve guessed, the hidden fridges open onto a basement where you can test the multiplayer before the game’s official release. One caveat: the stations get warm, and the fans circulating air around them just blow hot air. So shed coats, hoodies, or any extra layers to keep cool and enjoy the moment with friends.

Are there any customs enthusiasts in the room?

For fans of customized controllers, there’s a dedicated space offering Xbox controller customization by a professional. Prizes will be awarded via a contest. Good luck — and please don’t bring your own controller, it won’t do you any good (and that’s a shame).

Before pushing the door, a few conditions to know: access to "Chez Pape" is strictly reserved for adults (18 and over) and a proof of identity will be required on entry. Due to the venue’s layout, notably the PC Bang located in the basement, some parts of the experience are not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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