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Video: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 comparison

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders starting August 26. The release includes a beta described as the biggest in the franchise's history. Recent activity includes a comparison video between the Switch 2 and PS5 versions and off-screen gameplay showcased at gamescom 2026. While developers have discussed the technical challenges of the port, including framerate and mouse controls, some physical retailers are refusing to stock the title in defense of physical media.

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  • ✓ Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 began August 26.
  • ✓ Gameplay for the Switch 2 version was shown off-screen at gamescom 2026.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Pre-order dates and gameplay demonstrations at gamescom 2026 have been established.

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  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders starting August 26. The release includes a beta described as the biggest in the franchise's history. Recent activity includes a comparison video between the Switch 2 and PS5 versions and off-screen gameplay showcased at gamescom 2026. While developers have discussed the technical challenges of the port, including framerate and mouse controls, some physical retailers are refusing to stock the title in defense of physical media.

    Why it matters

    This marks a significant technical leap for the Call of Duty series on Nintendo hardware. The transition to the Switch 2 allows for a direct performance comparison with the PlayStation 5.

    What is confirmed

    • Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 began August 26.
    • Gameplay for the Switch 2 version was shown off-screen at gamescom 2026.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A video exists comparing the performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 versions of the game.
    • A video game shop is refusing to stock the game to defend physical media.
    • Developers have discussed the challenge of the Switch 2 port regarding framerate and mouse controls.

    What to watch next

    • Official release date for the full game
    • Public release of the beta
    • Technical specifications for the Switch 2 port
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Nintendo Everything — Video: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 comparison
    2. Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise — Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch ™ 2 beginning August 26, then pre-load the biggest Call of Duty Beta yet.
    3. Thurrott.com — Ask Paul: August 28 ⭐
    4. IGN — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Gameplay (Off-Screen) | gamescom 2026
    5. levelup.com — Video Game Shop Refuses to Stock Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Defends Physical Media
    6. gonintendo.com — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev discusses the "exciting challenge" of the Switch 2 port, talks framerate, mouse controls and more
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