The moment you need to know: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is running on Nintendo Switch 2, with early hands-on footage showing a surprisingly solid port ahead of the August 28 open beta.

The full game, including the Switch 2 version, is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, with the Switch 2 launch aligned with other platforms.

Activision confirmed Digital Legends developed the native Switch 2 version, continuing a collaboration first announced back in CODNext Showcases.

Docked-mode footage from BoTalksGames points to smooth gameplay at 60 fps in both docked and handheld modes, with typical compromises in resolution and draw distance.

DMZ mode returns as an off-the-book asset operation behind enemy lines, focusing on decisions about objectives, resource securing, and extraction timing.

Multiplayer is described as grounded and precise, emphasizing fluid movement, player choice, and tighter control in engagements.

Switch-focused outlets praise performance but flag that graphics and visuals remain a work in progress, with some concerns about image quality.

Campaign journeys through Korea, New York, Paris, Mumbai, and occupied-city reconquests, delivering a darker, more consequential narrative with escalated storylines.

The campaign will feature diverse locales and cinematic storytelling, including trench warfare in Korea, close-quarters New York sequences, Paris chases, and Mumbai SAS operations.

The game launches with 12 core maps and Kill Block, a dynamic mode that reconfigures layouts between rounds across hundreds of configurations.

Notable parity with other platforms includes Switch 2 mouse-mode support and the internal microphone, signaling a consistent feature set.

Universo Nintendo notes the Switch 2 mouse mode works well, textures can be upgraded on demand, and the beta offers usable performance for casual players.