Call of Duty: Warzone Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 as PS4 and Xbox One Support Ends
Call of Duty: Warzone became free to download on Nintendo Switch 2 starting November 6, coinciding with the start of Modern Warfare 4 Season 1. On the same day, Activision ended support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. The Switch 2 release includes the new Hajin map and full Season 1 content. Cross-progression and Call of Duty Points transfer across platforms under existing account rules, so players moving from last-gen consoles retain progress and purchases.
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- ✓ Warzone launched free on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6 alongside Modern Warfare 4 Season 1.
- ✓ Activision ended Warzone support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 6.
- ✓ Cross-progression and Call of Duty Points carry over between platforms under account and console-family rules.
- ✓ The Switch 2 version includes the new Hajin map and full Season 1 content.
What changed
Warzone is now playable on Switch 2 and no longer playable on PS4 or Xbox One as of November 6.
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Warzone launches free on Switch 2 as PS4 and Xbox One support ends
Call of Duty: Warzone became free to download on Nintendo Switch 2 starting November 6, coinciding with the start of Modern Warfare 4 Season 1. On the same day, Activision ended support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. The Switch 2 release includes the new Hajin map and full Season 1 content. Cross-progression and Call of Duty Points transfer across platforms under existing account rules, so players moving from last-gen consoles retain progress and purchases.
Why it matters
The launch completes Warzone’s transition to current-generation hardware, adding Nintendo’s new console while sunsetting the 2013-era platforms that have hosted the battle royale since 2020. Folding Modern Warfare 4 into Warzone with Season 1 unifies the client across all supported devices, simplifying updates and the battle-pass economy.
What is confirmed
- Warzone launched free on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6 alongside Modern Warfare 4 Season 1.
- Activision ended Warzone support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 6.
- Cross-progression and Call of Duty Points carry over between platforms under account and console-family rules.
- The Switch 2 version includes the new Hajin map and full Season 1 content.
Still unconfirmed
- Switch 2 performance targets 60 frames per second in docked mode with dynamic resolution scaling.
- Gyro aiming support is included for Switch 2 Joy-Con and Pro Controller.
What to watch next
- Post-launch patch notes addressing Switch 2 stability or input latency
- Player-count trends on Switch 2 versus other platforms in the first month
- Activision’s next hardware roadmap for Warzone beyond 2026
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