Call of Duty: Warzone Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 for Free

Call of Duty: Warzone has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2. The free-to-play battle royale is available now on the eShop and does not require a purchase of Modern Warfare 4.

Switch 2 owners can download the game from the eShop and jump into battle. Warzone is free to play, whether or not players own the paid Modern Warfare 4.

The release marks another step in Call of Duty’s return to Nintendo platforms. Modern Warfare 4 was the series’ first entry on a Nintendo console since Call of Duty: Ghosts for Wii U. Warzone has now joined it, bringing a long-awaited release for fans. A new season also introduced a large map connected to the franchise’s latest entry.

The Switch 2 release coincides with the end of support for previous-generation consoles. Warzone servers went offline on PS4 and Xbox One on November 6, so players on those devices will need to switch to a supported device to keep playing. Their game progress carries over: they only need to sign in to the same Activision account.

Call of Duty: Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale set in the Call of Duty universe and published by Activision. Players drop onto a large map, collect weapons and gear, fight one another, and try to be the last ones standing. The game features large-scale battles with dozens of players, a variety of modes, and regular content updates.