Updated
Updated · Nintendo Life · Aug 22
Activision Taps Digital Legends for Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Ahead of Aug. 28 Beta
Updated
Updated · Nintendo Life · Aug 22

Activision Taps Digital Legends for Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Ahead of Aug. 28 Beta

3 articles · Updated · Nintendo Life · Aug 22

Summary

  • Digital Legends, a Spanish studio Activision bought in 2021, is helping Infinity Ward build a native Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
  • Aug. 28 marks the start of the Switch 2 open beta, which includes the 'Entrenched' campaign mission, multiplayer and crossplay support.
  • Oct. 23 is the full release date, with the Switch 2 edition launching alongside other platforms rather than later.
  • Call of Duty returns to Nintendo hardware for the first time in 13 years, and early hands-on impressions from selected creators and outlets have been broadly positive.

Insights

Does Modern Warfare 4's native 60fps target prove the Switch 2 is finally ready to dominate the hardcore AAA gaming market?
With visual compromises confirmed, will Switch 2 players face a massive disadvantage in Modern Warfare 4's cross-play lobbies next week?
Can the Switch 2's new Joy-Con mouse controls truly bridge the competitive gap against PC and PS5 veterans?