Modern Warfare 4 is set to break a 14-year hiatus for the Call of Duty series on Nintendo hardware when it launches on Switch 2 in 2026. Initial impressions from a hands-on preview of the campaign suggest a technically competent experience, defying expectations for the platform.
While a direct comparison to PC versions reveals significant visual downgrades, with textures appearing flatter and character models smoothed, the Switch 2 port maintains a consistent 30 frames per second during docked gameplay at 4K resolution. This framerate held steady even during intense action sequences, a testament to the optimization efforts by Digital Legends, the Activision studio handling this particular version.
For players who have been unable to access Call of Duty titles on Nintendo consoles since 2013's Wii U release of Ghosts, this version of Modern Warfare 4 offers a gameplay experience that feels as responsive as the series is known for, albeit with a softer visual presentation compared to its counterparts on more powerful systems. While the campaign targets 30fps, multiplayer is aiming for 60fps.