Call of Duty Coming to Switch 2 in 2026 According to New Leak
The rumors are getting real. Call of Duty is apparently nearly finished for Switch 2 and could drop as early as 2026. After over a decade away from Nintendo hardware, CoD might actually be coming back.
What the Leak Says
NotebookCheck reports that Windows Central’s Jez Corden dropped some intel claiming the “first CoD Switch version is nearly done” and could launch “in a few months.” That timeline points to a February or March 2026 release window.
Nintendo Life confirms the leak mentions Black Ops 7 as a possibility but notes it could also be a Warzone port or something else entirely. Nobody outside Microsoft and Activision knows for sure.
The delay apparently happened because of dev kit issues. Nintendo’s been pretty selective about who gets Switch 2 hardware early, and that bottleneck slowed development across the board.
Why This Matters
Microsoft signed a 10-year deal with Nintendo back in 2023 to bring Call of Duty to their platforms. That was part of the whole Activision acquisition approval process. The FTC made a big deal about it.
The last mainline CoD on Nintendo was Black Ops II and Ghosts back on Wii U in 2012-2013. Thats over a decade of Nintendo gamers missing out on the biggest shooter franchise in gaming.
Switch 2’s DLSS support should make running a modern CoD technically feasible. The original Switch just didn’t have the horsepower. This new hardware changes the equation.
What We Still Dont Know
Is this a full-featured CoD or a stripped down version? Campaign plus multiplayer plus Warzone or just parts of that package? Cross-play with other platforms? Performance targets?
Battlefields surprising 2025 performance proved theres room in the shooter market. CoD on Switch 2 could tap an audience that currently doesn’t have great options for big-budget shooters.
The timing also lines up with Switch 2’s expected launch window. A CoD title at or near launch would be a massive get for Nintendo.
Were still in leak territory here so take it all with appropriate skepticism. But the pieces are lining up. 2026 might finally be the year Nintendo fans get their Call of Duty fix.
