Call of Duty returns to Nintendo with Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2

A 13-year return reaches Switch 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Canada announced on October 23. Activision confirmed that Switch 2 joined the game’s other launch platforms on the same date, making this a day-one release rather than a later port. Nintendo Canada: Nintendo Canada launch announcement Activision:

The timing is notable for Nintendo players: this is the first Call of Duty release for Nintendo hardware in 13 years. GameSpot and VGC trace the previous release to 2013, while Nintendo’s Canadian announcement describes this launch as the series’ return to the platform. That makes the release a significant third-party arrival for Switch 2, not just another entry in this year’s multiplatform slate. GameSpot:

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Campaign, Multiplayer and DMZ are included

Nintendo’s Canadian listing describes three parts of the package: a single-player Campaign, Multiplayer and DMZ. The Campaign moves between South Korea, New York and other locations; Nintendo says the Switch 2 Multiplayer launches with 12 new 6v6 maps, alongside larger maps built around vehicle and infantry combat. Those are launch details from Nintendo’s product announcement, not a claim that we independently tested the port. Nintendo Canada:

DMZ is presented as an extraction mode where players enter a conflict zone, collect equipment and try to leave with what they have secured. Nintendo says players can deploy alone or with a squad. Its description makes the mode distinct from the more traditional Multiplayer playlists, giving buyers three different ways to approach the game without requiring a second purchase for the advertised modes. Activision’s Nintendo platform page:

The online modes have a membership requirement

Nintendo Canada explicitly says a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for Multiplayer and DMZ. Nintendo’s notice also identifies Nintendo Account and internet access as requirements for online features, and says membership is sold separately. Buyers interested mainly in online play should factor that recurring subscription cost into the total rather than treating C$89.99 as the full cost of access to every mode. Nintendo Canada:

Nintendo’s Canadian page currently advertises a free seven-day membership trial, including for people who have used a trial before; eligibility and terms can change, so check the linked page before relying on it. The requirement is specifically stated for Multiplayer and DMZ. Nintendo does not say in that notice that the Campaign needs a membership, so we are not extending the online caveat beyond the modes Nintendo names. Nintendo Canada:

Canadian price and the Switch 2 version

Nintendo Canada lists the Standard Edition at C$89.99 on the Canadian Nintendo eShop. That is the official digital price checked for this article; regional prices and retailer offers can differ, and the listing is the best place to confirm the current amount before checkout. Nintendo Canada’s store listing:

Activision’s Switch 2 page also describes handheld play, Pro Controller support and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Those options give players different ways to use the hybrid system, but they do not change the online membership rule for Multiplayer and DMZ. For Canadian buyers, Juiso’s linked game page tracks the Standard Edition listing and can be checked alongside Nintendo’s store for the latest price. Activision:

Sources and attribution

Primary sources reviewed: Nintendo Canada’s launch announcement and Canadian store listing, Nintendo of America’s launch announcement, Activision’s Switch 2 launch announcement, and Activision’s Nintendo platform page. Nintendo and Activision establish the launch date, modes, price, membership requirements and control options. Nintendo Canada:

Nintendo Canada store: Nintendo of America: Activision: Activision controls:

Independent coverage reviewed: Nintendo Life’s Switch 2 impressions and review, VGC’s reporting on the return to Nintendo hardware, GameSpot’s platform history coverage, and launch-window coverage from Game Informer, TechRadar and PC Gamer. These reviews were checked for context; we do not present other outlets’ opinions as our own testing. Nintendo Life review:

Nintendo Life impressions: VGC: GameSpot: Game Informer: TechRadar: PC Gamer:

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. Nintendo Canada’s store remains the direct source for the current C$89.99 digital listing.