Call of Duty looks set to break its 13‑year absence from Nintendo consoles.
Multiple leaks and insider reports suggest the franchise is actively being prepared for the Nintendo Switch 2, with datamined code showing Nintendo listed alongside Sony, Microsoft, and Steam in Call of Duty’s backend systems.
Microsoft’s 10‑year deal
This move follows Microsoft’s binding 10‑year agreement with Nintendo, signed during its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The deal guarantees that Call of Duty titles will arrive on Nintendo platforms with full feature parity, meaning Switch 2 players should expect the same content and updates as those on PlayStation and Xbox.
With upgraded specs, a larger screen, and improved Joy‑Con controllers, the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware finally looks capable of handling Call of Duty’s demanding visuals and online features. Analysts believe this is the first Nintendo console powerful enough to deliver the full experience without compromise.
Development progress
Industry insiders claim the first Switch 2 Call of Duty version is “nearly done,” with development milestones already achieved.
Reports suggest a release window of early 2026, and dataminers have even spotted Nintendo account integration in Call of Duty’s code, a strong indicator of active development.
Call of Duty has appeared on Nintendo consoles before, from the Wii to the Wii U, but those versions were often scaled‑down and lacked key features. The Switch 2 release would mark the franchise’s first full‑fat return to Nintendo in over a decade, finally delivering the same blockbuster experience as rival platforms.
Securing Call of Duty represents a major win for Nintendo in broadening its appeal beyond family‑friendly titles. It’s a chance to enjoy Call of Duty anywhere, with handheld flexibility and cross‑platform parity.
After years of waiting, Switch fans may finally get the same adrenaline‑fuelled firefights as everyone else. Your move, Battlefield.
