Warzone on Switch 2 arrived free on November 6, 2026, coinciding with the start of Call of Duty Season 1. The free-to-play battle royale is available for download on the eShop and does not require purchasing Modern Warfare 4.
What happened?
The arrival of Warzone on Switch 2 marks Call of Duty’s return to Nintendo platforms after more than a decade — the last franchise title on the company’s hardware was Ghosts on Wii U in 2013. According to Activision’s announcement, the start of Season 1 “marks the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone on Nintendo Switch 2.” Players can drop into maps such as Hajin and Zodiac, plus other playlists.
The download is separate from Modern Warfare 4’s single-player, multiplayer and DMZ modes. Reports point to a file size around 120 GB to 122 GB. An Activision account is required to play, and progress from other platforms should carry over when using the same account.
Why this matters
For Switch 2 owners, it is the first time the franchise’s most popular battle royale arrives natively and for free on the handheld. Season 1 also ends official Warzone support on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, focusing the experience on current platforms.
Hajin, set in South Korea and tied to the Modern Warfare 4 campaign, and Zodiac (Resurgence at a drone factory) are launch highlights. The Switch 2 version receives the same seasonal content as other platforms.
What changes in practice
Switch 2 owners can download Warzone now from the eShop, provided they have enough storage. Buying the full game is not required. Official details are on the Call of Duty blog and the Nintendo eShop.
Image credit: Activision / Nintendo | Source: Nintendo Life / Pocket Tactics
By Grok
