Introduction
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is drawing attention not only as the next major entry in Activision's flagship franchise but also for its reported arrival on Nintendo hardware.
In comments to GamesRadar, Infinity Ward co-studio head Jack O’Hara discussed the studio’s experience bringing the title to the Nintendo Switch 2 platform and confirmed cross-play functionality with other major platforms.
Infinity Ward, the long-running developer behind many Call of Duty titles, is co-developing the project with Digital Legends, a studio known for mobile development and previous work in the Call of Duty ecosystem.
Smooth development on a new platform
O’Hara characterized development on Nintendo Switch 2 as straightforward, saying the team was able to get the build running quickly once the hardware was available.
In journalistic terms, he reported that the development process “has been smooth” and that the game “got up and running on the platform really quickly,” adding that working on a new platform has been enjoyable for the team.
Cross-play between Switch 2 and other platforms
A key technical point O’Hara covered was cross-play.
He indicated that cross-play between Nintendo Switch 2 and the rest of the platforms is currently functioning in development builds.
Rewriting his comments into clearer reporting language: Infinity Ward confirmed that players on Switch 2 can already connect and matchmake with players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X in test environments, with the final player mix to be observed at launch.
Co-development with Digital Legends
Infinity Ward is working alongside Digital Legends on Modern Warfare 4.
Digital Legends is widely recognized for its mobile development expertise and contributions to Call of Duty-related mobile projects.
The collaboration pairs Infinity Ward’s long-standing franchise experience with Digital Legends’ mobile and performance optimization know-how.
Why this matters
Call of Duty’s presence on Nintendo platforms is notable given the franchise’s history on Nintendo hardware in earlier console generations.
Bringing Modern Warfare 4 to a new Nintendo device, and doing so with cross-play intact, underscores an ongoing industry emphasis on platform parity and cross-platform multiplayer.
What we know and what to watch for
At this stage, Infinity Ward’s comments provide verified insight into development progress and platform support.
Official launch details, system requirements, and pricing will come from Activision via formal announcements and distribution channels such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop.
For now, Infinity Ward’s statements confirm a smooth technical integration on Switch 2 hardware and functioning cross-play between Switch 2 and other major platforms.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is drawing attention not only as the next major entry in Activision's flagship franchise but also for its reported arrival on Nintendo hardware.
In comments to GamesRadar, Infinity Ward co-studio head Jack O’Hara discussed the studio’s experience bringing the title to the Nintendo Switch 2 platform and confirmed cross-play functionality with other major platforms.
Infinity Ward, the long-running developer behind many Call of Duty titles, is co-developing the project with Digital Legends, a studio known for mobile development and previous work in the Call of Duty ecosystem.
Smooth development on a new platform
O’Hara characterized development on Nintendo Switch 2 as straightforward, saying the team was able to get the build running quickly once the hardware was available.
In journalistic terms, he reported that the development process “has been smooth” and that the game “got up and running on the platform really quickly,” adding that working on a new platform has been enjoyable for the team.
Cross-play between Switch 2 and other platforms
A key technical point O’Hara covered was cross-play.
He indicated that cross-play between Nintendo Switch 2 and the rest of the platforms is currently functioning in development builds.
Rewriting his comments into clearer reporting language: Infinity Ward confirmed that players on Switch 2 can already connect and matchmake with players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X in test environments, with the final player mix to be observed at launch.
Co-development with Digital Legends
Infinity Ward is working alongside Digital Legends on Modern Warfare 4.
Digital Legends is widely recognized for its mobile development expertise and contributions to Call of Duty-related mobile projects.
The collaboration pairs Infinity Ward’s long-standing franchise experience with Digital Legends’ mobile and performance optimization know-how.
Why this matters
Call of Duty’s presence on Nintendo platforms is notable given the franchise’s history on Nintendo hardware in earlier console generations.
Bringing Modern Warfare 4 to a new Nintendo device, and doing so with cross-play intact, underscores an ongoing industry emphasis on platform parity and cross-platform multiplayer.
What we know and what to watch for
At this stage, Infinity Ward’s comments provide verified insight into development progress and platform support.
Official launch details, system requirements, and pricing will come from Activision via formal announcements and distribution channels such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop.
For now, Infinity Ward’s statements confirm a smooth technical integration on Switch 2 hardware and functioning cross-play between Switch 2 and other major platforms.