Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release details

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be available on October 23, 2025, at a price of 80 euros in physical form and through the eShop. The game marks the return of the Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo consoles after a long absence.

Previous Nintendo appearances

The last Call of Duty game on a Nintendo console was Call of Duty: Ghosts in 2013 for the Wii U. Before that, Modern Warfare 3 was released on Nintendo systems in 2011.

Campaign setting and storyline

The campaign of Modern Warfare 4 takes place in Korea, following the death of a North Korean dictator and the invasion of South Korea by his son, who is supported by the Russian Defense Minister, played by Mads Mikkelsen. The story follows a group of South Korean soldiers, Marines, and John Price, who is on a mission to track down Makarov.

Gameplay and accessibility

The gameplay includes varied missions with multiple perspectives, such as combat, infiltration, hand-to-hand combat, and parkour. The game offers multiple difficulty settings, making it accessible to a wide range of players.

Cinematic quality and dubbing

The campaign is noted for its cinematic sequences, which are dubbed in French, with exceptions for characters speaking in Korean or their native languages. The port on Nintendo Switch 2 is described as having moments of high quality, though some graphical discrepancies and pixelation are present in certain areas.

Narrative and character development

The narrative is criticized for being predictable and lacking depth in character development, with twists becoming too obvious due to the frequent switching of perspectives. The story is described as "American" in its presentation, with clear distinctions between good and evil.

Gameplay balance and campaign length

The gameplay is praised for its variety but criticized for an imbalance in difficulty, with some missions feeling too easy, especially towards the end. The campaign's lifespan is estimated to be between six and nine hours, with limited replayability.

Port performance and dubbing quality

The port on Nintendo Switch 2 is noted for its smooth performance in both docked and handheld modes, using the same engine as other platform versions. However, the graphical quality on Switch 2 may not match that of the PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S versions. The English dubbing is described as excellent, while the French dubbing is considered mixed, with some feeling the performances lack the depth of the original language versions.

Overall reception

Despite these flaws, the campaign is considered a pleasant experience with a solid foundation, though it falls short of its initial promises in some areas.