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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 actually looks to be running and playing really well
Call of Duty is returning to Nintendo hardware for the first time in 13 years, and early footage suggests the Switch 2 version of Modern Warfare 4 runs surprisingly well. The game's open beta launched today for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X|S, but some content creators were already able to stream the Switch 2 edition ahead of its wider release, offering the first real look at how the port performs on Nintendo's console.
A 14-minute video from streamer BoTalksGames showed the game running smoothly in docked mode, and a follow-up clip demonstrated solid performance in handheld mode too, albeit with less visual sharpness than on more powerful platforms. The Switch 2 port is being handled by Digital Legends, based on Infinity Ward's game, and marks Call of Duty's first Nintendo appearance since Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Wii U in 2013. The full open beta is due to reach all Switch 2 players next weekend.
In short
- Modern Warfare 4 beta footage shows strong performance on Switch 2
- First Call of Duty on Nintendo hardware since Wii U's Ghosts in 2013
- Full Switch 2 open beta arrives for all players next weekend
Explained simply
Call of Duty is a long-running series of military action games, and Modern Warfare is one of its best-known sub-series. Nintendo has not had a Call of Duty release since Ghosts appeared on the Wii U in 2013, so this game marks the series’ return to Nintendo consoles.
The Switch 2 is Nintendo’s newer console, designed to work both with a television and as a handheld device. Digital Legends is adapting the game from Infinity Ward’s version, which is being released for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The different hardware means the Switch 2 version may look less sharp than versions on more powerful systems.
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