Insider NateTheHate has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is expected to be the first title in the franchise to launch on Nintendo Switch 2. The leaker affirmed this detail in a Reddit thread discussing rumored cover art for the game. This confirmation adds weight to previous reports suggesting a near-term release window.
Insider NateTheHate verifies the shooter as the first franchise entry on the upcoming console platform.
The product involves Activision Blizzard’s flagship shooter series and its upcoming entry, Modern Warfare 4. Microsoft committed to bringing Call of Duty titles to Nintendo platforms following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The absence of the franchise on Switch 2 has been viewed as a gap in that commitment.
Leaker billbil-kun posted blurred cover art featuring the Sino-Korean character for four, which the community interpreted as Modern Warfare 4. Jez Corden previously stated in December that a Switch version was nearly complete and launching soon, later clarifying 2026 as a safer release window. The delay is attributed to Nintendo’s selective distribution of Switch 2 development kits.
A Sledgehammer Games job listing for a Senior Technical Artist with "AAA mobile or Switch experience" hints at ongoing development work. Microsoft’s commitment ensures the game will eventually appear on Nintendo hardware, even if the timeline has shifted from initial expectations. The specific platform lineup remains unconfirmed by official channels.
Neither Microsoft nor Activision has officially confirmed Modern Warfare 4 or its Switch 2 status. However, the combination of billbil-kun’s cover art and NateTheHate’s confirmation makes the rumor increasingly credible. The game is expected to launch in 2026, aligning with previous timeline adjustments.
Source: NotebookCheck
