Call of Duty Nears Completion for Nintendo Switch 2: Release Expected in 2026
As the gaming world gears up for the next generation of Nintendo hardware, a major franchise is poised to make its debut on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
Activision’s Call of Duty series, long absent from Nintendo platforms, is nearing completion for Switch 2, with a targeted launch window in 2026.
This news aligns with Microsoft’s commitments made to regulators as part of its broader strategy following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. A recent report from Windows Central, authored by executive editor Jez Corden, confirms that the first Call of Duty title destined for Nintendo Switch 2 is in its final stages of development.
According to Corden, the release is “definitely on the way” and the project has been “progressing through major milestones,” making a 2026 release increasingly likely.
This latest update was shared in a comprehensive feature looking ahead to upcoming Xbox and Activision launches. Industry analysts speculate that this upcoming Call of Duty release may focus on Call of Duty: Warzone, Activision’s popular free-to-play, live-service shooter that has seen ongoing updates and a strong player base across multiple platforms.
Pure Xbox, a leading Xbox news outlet, weighed in on the development, noting that the title is more likely to be Warzone rather than a mainline entry such as Black Ops 7, especially given the franchise’s annual release schedule and the importance of maintaining parity across platforms. The commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo Switch 2 is the result of a 10-year agreement between Microsoft and Nintendo, forged amidst regulatory reviews of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Since that deal, several job listings at Activision referencing “Switch experience” have surfaced, further indicating that development for Nintendo’s hardware is actively underway. Earlier this month, Activision provided an official update on the future of Call of Duty, outlining changes to its development and release strategies.
This comes after community feedback on Black Ops 7 and signals an increased focus on platform diversity, timed content, and live-service updates—elements that could be well-suited to the Nintendo Switch 2’s hybrid capabilities. Alongside industry whispers of other new-gen ports, such as Bethesda’s Starfield, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, the momentum for major third-party support is undeniable.
As fans await further details, all eyes are on Nintendo Direct updates and the eShop’s upcoming release schedules for formal confirmation. The arrival of Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2 not only fulfills a major regulatory promise but also marks a significant expansion for both Activision and Nintendo, bridging a gap that has existed since the Wii U era.
More updates are expected as the 2026 release approaches, promising to reshape the Nintendo ecosystem for first-person shooter aficionados worldwide.
Activision’s Call of Duty series, long absent from Nintendo platforms, is nearing completion for Switch 2, with a targeted launch window in 2026.
This news aligns with Microsoft’s commitments made to regulators as part of its broader strategy following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. A recent report from Windows Central, authored by executive editor Jez Corden, confirms that the first Call of Duty title destined for Nintendo Switch 2 is in its final stages of development.
According to Corden, the release is “definitely on the way” and the project has been “progressing through major milestones,” making a 2026 release increasingly likely.
This latest update was shared in a comprehensive feature looking ahead to upcoming Xbox and Activision launches. Industry analysts speculate that this upcoming Call of Duty release may focus on Call of Duty: Warzone, Activision’s popular free-to-play, live-service shooter that has seen ongoing updates and a strong player base across multiple platforms.
Pure Xbox, a leading Xbox news outlet, weighed in on the development, noting that the title is more likely to be Warzone rather than a mainline entry such as Black Ops 7, especially given the franchise’s annual release schedule and the importance of maintaining parity across platforms. The commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo Switch 2 is the result of a 10-year agreement between Microsoft and Nintendo, forged amidst regulatory reviews of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Since that deal, several job listings at Activision referencing “Switch experience” have surfaced, further indicating that development for Nintendo’s hardware is actively underway. Earlier this month, Activision provided an official update on the future of Call of Duty, outlining changes to its development and release strategies.
This comes after community feedback on Black Ops 7 and signals an increased focus on platform diversity, timed content, and live-service updates—elements that could be well-suited to the Nintendo Switch 2’s hybrid capabilities. Alongside industry whispers of other new-gen ports, such as Bethesda’s Starfield, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, the momentum for major third-party support is undeniable.
As fans await further details, all eyes are on Nintendo Direct updates and the eShop’s upcoming release schedules for formal confirmation. The arrival of Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2 not only fulfills a major regulatory promise but also marks a significant expansion for both Activision and Nintendo, bridging a gap that has existed since the Wii U era.
More updates are expected as the 2026 release approaches, promising to reshape the Nintendo ecosystem for first-person shooter aficionados worldwide.
