Nintendo's latest North America Download update has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will hold an Open Beta on the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the game's full release.
The Call of Duty franchise, developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, returns to consoles with a multi-platform rollout that includes Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-home hybrid hardware.
According to the Download update, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta on Nintendo Switch 2 runs from Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.
PT through Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
PT.
During this window, Switch 2 owners can access a playable Campaign mission, a selection of multiplayer modes, and other beta content designed to preview the full game experience.
Players who participate can also earn in-game Beta rewards during the event.
The update explicitly states that all Nintendo Switch 2 players will have access to Vault Edition operators and weapons for the duration of the Open Beta, even if they have not pre-ordered the full game.
Nintendo Life, reporting on the Download update, encouraged readers to engage with their weekly poll and community comment threads to discuss new releases arriving on the eShop this week.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 23.
Pre-orders are currently available in the Nintendo eShop for players who want to secure the full release and any associated pre-order bonuses.
The beta window provides an opportunity for Switch 2 players to test optimization and performance ahead of launch, and it allows Activision and Infinity Ward to collect feedback from Nintendo’s player base.
For developers and industry watchers, the presence of a dedicated Open Beta on Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the platform’s growing role in major third-party releases.
For Switch 2 owners, the upcoming beta and the Oct. 23 launch date are the clearest timetable yet for experiencing the next Modern Warfare entry on Nintendo hardware.
Check the Nintendo eShop and the official Call of Duty channels for the latest technical notes, patch information, and any regional variations to beta availability.
With pre-orders live and the Open Beta imminent, Switch 2 players have a defined window to test Modern Warfare 4 ahead of its full release.
The Call of Duty franchise, developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, returns to consoles with a multi-platform rollout that includes Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-home hybrid hardware.
According to the Download update, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta on Nintendo Switch 2 runs from Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.
PT through Sept. 1 at 10 a.m.
PT.
During this window, Switch 2 owners can access a playable Campaign mission, a selection of multiplayer modes, and other beta content designed to preview the full game experience.
Players who participate can also earn in-game Beta rewards during the event.
The update explicitly states that all Nintendo Switch 2 players will have access to Vault Edition operators and weapons for the duration of the Open Beta, even if they have not pre-ordered the full game.
Nintendo Life, reporting on the Download update, encouraged readers to engage with their weekly poll and community comment threads to discuss new releases arriving on the eShop this week.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 23.
Pre-orders are currently available in the Nintendo eShop for players who want to secure the full release and any associated pre-order bonuses.
The beta window provides an opportunity for Switch 2 players to test optimization and performance ahead of launch, and it allows Activision and Infinity Ward to collect feedback from Nintendo’s player base.
For developers and industry watchers, the presence of a dedicated Open Beta on Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the platform’s growing role in major third-party releases.
For Switch 2 owners, the upcoming beta and the Oct. 23 launch date are the clearest timetable yet for experiencing the next Modern Warfare entry on Nintendo hardware.
Check the Nintendo eShop and the official Call of Duty channels for the latest technical notes, patch information, and any regional variations to beta availability.
With pre-orders live and the Open Beta imminent, Switch 2 players have a defined window to test Modern Warfare 4 ahead of its full release.
