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Datamine Hints at Call of Duty Support on Nintendo, Prompting Switch 2 Watch

A 2023 deal obliges Microsoft to release Call of Duty on Nintendo with parity, leading observers to view the new launcher tags as groundwork rather than confirmation.

Overview

  • A recent Call of Duty HQ launcher update added a "NINTENDO" platform family and an "na" Nintendo Account type, according to dataminer Reality.
  • Reporters caution the findings are not definitive because similar references, such as Ubisoft Connect, also appear in the files without current public support.
  • Microsoft signed a binding 10-year agreement in 2023 to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms with feature and content parity and day-and-date releases.
  • Multiple outlets cite industry chatter pointing to a 2026 window for a Switch 2 version, with some suggesting an announcement could come within months.
  • Attention now turns to upcoming showcases, including Xbox's January 22 Developer Direct and a potential Nintendo Direct, for any official announcement.