Activision quietly released remasters of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this week, a move that has immediately prompted questions about whether Nintendo platforms will see similar ports.
Reporting from industry outlet CharlieIntel—cited by Insider Gaming—indicates that versions for Nintendo's current Switch hardware are not planned at this time.
Background and context
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are both legacy entries in Activision's flagship franchise, developed originally by Treyarch.
The recent PS4/PS5 releases were distributed without a major marketing push, leading outlets to describe the launch as a quiet or “shadow” release.
CharlieIntel, which has an established track record covering Call of Duty news, relayed that Nintendo Switch ports for those remasters are reportedly not in development.
Paraphrased reporting
CharlieIntel told Insider Gaming that Activision does not currently plan to release the Black Ops remasters on Nintendo’s existing Switch hardware.
In journalistic terms: sources familiar with the matter say Activision has no active plans to bring these specific remastered Black Ops titles to the current Nintendo Switch.
Confirmed and verified details
Separately, reporting has confirmed that Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for a simultaneous, multiplatform release on October 23, 2026, and that title has been announced for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware (commonly referred to as Nintendo Switch 2 in press coverage).
Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, a major industry milestone that continues to influence platform licensing and distribution conversations around Call of Duty.
What this means for Nintendo players
For Switch owners seeking immediate access to the newly released Black Ops remasters, current reporting suggests those versions will be available on PS4 and PS5 only.
For forwards-looking coverage, Modern Warfare 4 remains the only Call of Duty title confirmed in reporting for Nintendo’s next console generation, with the October 23, 2026 release date listed as a simultaneous launch across platforms.
We will continue to monitor official announcements from Activision, Nintendo, and established outlets such as CharlieIntel and Insider Gaming to provide updates on platform availability and eShop listings as they are confirmed.
Reporting from industry outlet CharlieIntel—cited by Insider Gaming—indicates that versions for Nintendo's current Switch hardware are not planned at this time.
Background and context
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II are both legacy entries in Activision's flagship franchise, developed originally by Treyarch.
The recent PS4/PS5 releases were distributed without a major marketing push, leading outlets to describe the launch as a quiet or “shadow” release.
CharlieIntel, which has an established track record covering Call of Duty news, relayed that Nintendo Switch ports for those remasters are reportedly not in development.
Paraphrased reporting
CharlieIntel told Insider Gaming that Activision does not currently plan to release the Black Ops remasters on Nintendo’s existing Switch hardware.
In journalistic terms: sources familiar with the matter say Activision has no active plans to bring these specific remastered Black Ops titles to the current Nintendo Switch.
Confirmed and verified details
Separately, reporting has confirmed that Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for a simultaneous, multiplatform release on October 23, 2026, and that title has been announced for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware (commonly referred to as Nintendo Switch 2 in press coverage).
Microsoft completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, a major industry milestone that continues to influence platform licensing and distribution conversations around Call of Duty.
What this means for Nintendo players
For Switch owners seeking immediate access to the newly released Black Ops remasters, current reporting suggests those versions will be available on PS4 and PS5 only.
For forwards-looking coverage, Modern Warfare 4 remains the only Call of Duty title confirmed in reporting for Nintendo’s next console generation, with the October 23, 2026 release date listed as a simultaneous launch across platforms.
We will continue to monitor official announcements from Activision, Nintendo, and established outlets such as CharlieIntel and Insider Gaming to provide updates on platform availability and eShop listings as they are confirmed.
