Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is making a surprise return to Nintendo hardware for the first time since 2013's Ghosts on the Wii U. The shooter launches simultaneously across Switch 2, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, marking a significant platform expansion for the franchise. However, buyers eyeing physical copies on Switch 2 should be aware of what they're actually purchasing: Activision is distributing the retail version as a code-in-a-box rather than a cartridge with the full game on it.
This approach prioritizes digital delivery over traditional physical media, likely due to the storage demands of a modern triple-A shooter. It's worth considering if you're specifically after a tangible cartridge experience.
- Modern Warfare 4 arrives on Switch 2 day-and-date with other platforms, ending over a decade without mainline Call of Duty on Nintendo hardware.
- The retail Switch 2 version contains only a download code, not a physical cartridge.
- This distribution method reflects industry trends around digital game delivery on the Switch 2.
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Eurogamer
· Aug 24, 11:41 UTC
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