After a 12-year absence from Nintendo platforms, Call of Duty is reportedly nearing its debut on Nintendo's latest hardware. According to a series of reports on December 23, 2025, the long-promised port is in the final stages of development.
This move follows Microsoft's 2023 binding 10-year agreement to bring the franchise to Nintendo players with full feature and content parity as part of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Key Details from the Report
Windows Central reporter Jez Corden has provided the most substantial updates on the project's progress.
Status: The first version of Call of Duty for the Nintendo platform is "nearly done" and currently "hitting milestones."
Release Window: Launching in a "few months," with early 2026 being the most likely timeframe.
The Switch 2 Factor: While the original Switch was often cited as a technical hurdle, these reports specifically point toward the Nintendo Switch 2 as the target hardware.
The Delay: Development was reportedly held up because developers did not receive Switch 2 dev kits early enough in the production cycle.
Which Game Will it Be?
There is still no official confirmation on which title will lead the charge, but there are three primary theories:
Black Ops 7: As the most recent premium release (October 2025), it is the prime candidate for a parity launch, though its high storage and RAM requirements remain a challenge.
Warzone: A standalone, free-to-play port of the battle royale would allow Nintendo players to enter the ecosystem immediately with less technical overhead than a full premium title.
A Legacy Collection: Some speculate Microsoft might start with a Remastered collection (such as Modern Warfare or Black Ops 1 and 2) to test the hardware before committing to a full native day-and-date release.
When Will We Hear More?
The most likely venue for an official announcement is the Xbox Developer Direct in January 2026. Microsoft has already confirmed this event will be "the most important in the program's history," with rumors suggesting it will feature a major segment dedicated to Activision's future on new platforms.
A Decadelong Gap
The last time a Call of Duty game appeared on a Nintendo console was Call of Duty: Ghosts for the Wii U in 2013. Since the original Switch launched in 2017, the console has notably lacked a mainline entry, making this upcoming release a massive milestone for the 140 million plus Nintendo users worldwide.
Would you like me to track the official January Xbox Developer Direct schedule to see if a Call of Duty segment is confirmed?
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