Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 On Switch 2 Reportedly Bound For Code-In-Box Release
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Reports indicate that the upcoming Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a code-in-box release instead of a physical cartridge, drawing pushback from independent retailers over digital ownership limits.
Call of Duty is finally returning to Nintendo hardware after a thirteen-year absence, but the physical release of Modern Warfare 4 on the upcoming Switch successor is running into heavy friction. According to reports from independent retailer Video Game Plus, the physical version of the blockbuster shooter will simply contain a digital download code inside the case rather than a functional game card. This method ties the purchase permanently to a single account and effectively kills the secondhand market for the platform.
The decision has already prompted pushback from retailers who champion traditional ownership, with Video Game Plus confirming they will refuse to stock the version. While Activision has not yet officially confirmed the packaging details, the move highlights a broader industry shift away from physical media. High-profile titles across all platforms are increasingly ditching discs and cartridges in favor of pure digital distribution, leaving collectors and physical game advocates with fewer options.
For players looking to jump into the action on Nintendo hardware, the format debate will not slow down the actual rollout. The second leg of the Modern Warfare 4 beta kicks off later this week, giving cross-platform players a chance to test out campaign missions, multiplayer modes, and an early taste of Warzone regardless of how they plan to buy the final game.
Tags: Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch 2, Physical Games, Gaming Industry
Original article: Eurogamer