Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta and Switch 2 Release Details

The update

Infinity Ward has kicked off the beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, offering early access to new maps, movement mechanics, and combat systems. The beta is currently available to players who pre-ordered the game. Meanwhile, the upcoming Switch 2 release is generating discussion due to its physical format.

Why it matters

Modern Warfare 4 marks the first time a mainline Call of Duty title has launched on a Nintendo console since 2013. However, a specific detail about the Switch 2 edition has emerged. According to retailer reports, the physical version will function as a code-in-box release, requiring a digital download rather than a cartridge. This format prevents resale and locks the game to a single Nintendo Account.

What to watch

Players can expect the second beta weekend next week, which will include a Warzone sampler. The ‘code-in-box’ format for the Switch 2 version has not been officially confirmed by Activision or Nintendo, and it remains unclear whether PlayStation and Xbox physical editions will use discs.

Sources

• Xbox Wire — Beta availability and gameplay details
• Xbox Wire — Beta availability and gameplay details
• Xbox Wire — Beta availability and gameplay details
• eurogamer.net — Switch 2 code-in-box physical release details
• eurogamer.net — Switch 2 code-in-box physical release details