When Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase, fans were excited, but Nintendo players noticed it wasn’t mentioned.
The game is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and Xbox One, but there was no official word about it coming to the new Nintendo Switch 2.
Not mentioning it has led to lots of chatter, especially because the Switch 2’s power and performance have come a long way.
Did Microsoft Partner With Nintendo To Port Call of Duty?
Yes, Microsoft secured a 10-year legal agreement with Nintendo in 2023 to deliver Call of Duty titles on their systems.
The deal clearly stated the games would launch on the same day as Xbox, with all features included and no exclusive content.
The plan was to make sure Call of Duty felt just as complete for Nintendo users as it does elsewhere. While the deal caught headlines, we’re still waiting to see what it really changes.
Why Hasn’t Call of Duty Been on Nintendo in Years?
Since the original Switch was weaker than other systems, this made sense as the games grew more demanding.
For a long time, the main Call of Duty series avoided Nintendo consoles, with the last full game being Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Wii U in 2013.
Unlike before, the Switch 2 now features hardware on par with the PlayStation 4, running major third-party games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy.
Black Ops 7 coming to Xbox One and PS4 means Switch 2 can probably handle it as well.
Is Black Ops 7 Coming To Switch 2?
Many reports suggest no announcement means the port is still under development.
Reporters including Kotaku’s Ethan Gach have revealed that Microsoft and Nintendo are teaming up to launch Call of Duty on Switch 2, with official news expected soon.
While nothing has been confirmed publicly by Activision, insiders close to the project say the companies are still ironing out technical details and working out how best to optimize the game for Nintendo’s hardware.
Why Might Call of Duty Be Harder to Port Than Expected?
The Switch 2 has enough power for heavy games, but managing the full Call of Duty experience, including Warzone integration and large content downloads, might be difficult.
click to enlargeThis has sparked guesses that the Switch 2 release may lean on cloud streaming rather than a direct port. That wouldn’t be new territory either, as Switch cloud versions of big games have existed for years now.
The series now operates as a unified platform across entries, with a massive app that includes past titles like Modern Warfare II, MWIII, and Black Ops 6 all in one place. Black Ops 7 will likely be added to that same ecosystem.
Don’t forget Microsoft’s broader strategy as it pushes to be a multiplatform publisher. With Xbox titles landing on multiple platforms and work with ASUS on handheld PCs, Microsoft is clearly moving past being stuck on a single console.
Adding Call of Duty to Switch 2 is not only about honoring a deal. It’s a calculated step that supports Microsoft’s player-first philosophy. The more places people can play Call of Duty, the better for business.
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