Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 returns to Nintendo platforms in a native build for Nintendo Switch 2, with Infinity Ward receiving development support from Spanish studio Digital Legends.
The collaboration marks Call of Duty’s first native appearance on a Nintendo platform in more than a decade and follows confirmed beta and release windows from publisher Activision.
Background and studio credentials
Digital Legends was founded in 2001 and established a reputation as a specialist mobile developer before being acquired by Activision in 2021.
Since joining Activision, Digital Legends has been assigned to multiple Call of Duty projects, including work on Black Ops 6, Black Ops 7 and Warzone.
Infinity Ward has tapped that internal expertise to help bring Modern Warfare 4 to Nintendo Switch 2.
Official statement (rewritten)
Digital Legends announced that, in partnership with Infinity Ward, it is developing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as a native title for Nintendo Switch 2.
The studio emphasized that this effort brings the Modern Warfare series back to Nintendo platforms after more than ten years and indicated additional information would follow later in the summer.
Beta access and release schedule
Activision has already arranged hands-on sessions for select creators and outlets with the Switch 2 build ahead of the public beta.
The open beta for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to start on 28 August 2026 and will include the campaign mission 'Entrenched' alongside multiplayer modes with crossplay support.
The full game is slated to launch on 23 October 2026, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version releasing the same day as other platforms.
Why this matters
This native Switch 2 build represents a notable return of a major AAA shooter franchise to Nintendo hardware after a 13-year absence, and it underscores Activision’s strategy of leveraging in-house and acquired studios like Digital Legends to deliver platform-specific versions.
For Switch 2 owners and Call of Duty fans, the confirmed beta and matched global release date mean players will be able to evaluate performance and multiplayer features well ahead of the full launch.
Key facts at a glance
- Developer support: Infinity Ward with Digital Legends
- Digital Legends founded: 2001; acquired by Activision in 2021
- Open beta (Switch 2): 28 August 2026 (includes 'Entrenched' and multiplayer with crossplay)
- Full release: 23 October 2026 (all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2)
The collaboration marks Call of Duty’s first native appearance on a Nintendo platform in more than a decade and follows confirmed beta and release windows from publisher Activision.
Background and studio credentials
Digital Legends was founded in 2001 and established a reputation as a specialist mobile developer before being acquired by Activision in 2021.
Since joining Activision, Digital Legends has been assigned to multiple Call of Duty projects, including work on Black Ops 6, Black Ops 7 and Warzone.
Infinity Ward has tapped that internal expertise to help bring Modern Warfare 4 to Nintendo Switch 2.
Official statement (rewritten)
Digital Legends announced that, in partnership with Infinity Ward, it is developing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as a native title for Nintendo Switch 2.
The studio emphasized that this effort brings the Modern Warfare series back to Nintendo platforms after more than ten years and indicated additional information would follow later in the summer.
Beta access and release schedule
Activision has already arranged hands-on sessions for select creators and outlets with the Switch 2 build ahead of the public beta.
The open beta for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to start on 28 August 2026 and will include the campaign mission 'Entrenched' alongside multiplayer modes with crossplay support.
The full game is slated to launch on 23 October 2026, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version releasing the same day as other platforms.
Why this matters
This native Switch 2 build represents a notable return of a major AAA shooter franchise to Nintendo hardware after a 13-year absence, and it underscores Activision’s strategy of leveraging in-house and acquired studios like Digital Legends to deliver platform-specific versions.
For Switch 2 owners and Call of Duty fans, the confirmed beta and matched global release date mean players will be able to evaluate performance and multiplayer features well ahead of the full launch.
Key facts at a glance
- Developer support: Infinity Ward with Digital Legends
- Digital Legends founded: 2001; acquired by Activision in 2021
- Open beta (Switch 2): 28 August 2026 (includes 'Entrenched' and multiplayer with crossplay)
- Full release: 23 October 2026 (all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2)
