Overview
- A January 11 datamine of Call of Duty HQ surfaced new entries such as "PlatformFamily.Nintendo" and a Nintendo account type alongside existing Xbox, PlayStation, and PC listings.
- Journalists note the same files also reference Ubisoft Connect, which does not sell Call of Duty, suggesting these Nintendo tags could be placeholders rather than confirmation.
- The discovery tracks with a 2023 commitment by Microsoft to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles following its acquisition of Activision.
- Multiple reports and insiders point to a likely 2026 window for the series’ arrival on Nintendo’s next console, with some expecting an announcement at a future Nintendo event.
- Analysts cite strong performance of live-service shooters like Fortnite and Apex Legends on Nintendo hardware and improving third‑party ports on the forthcoming Switch 2 as commercial rationale.