Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Physical Release Sparks Retailer Concern
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Nintendo Switch 2 version will reportedly be a code-in-box release. This means physical copies will only contain a download voucher, not a cartridge. Retailers are expressing concern over this shift away from traditional physical media.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Switch 2 Physical Release Includes Download Code, per Retailer
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will reportedly be a "code-in-box" release, meaning it includes a download code instead of a physical disc or cartridge, according to retailer Video Game Plus. This follows similar discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6 and Diablo 4, raising concerns about the future of physical game releases. The game is set to launch on October 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 physical version is seemingly a code-in-box
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will reportedly be a code-in-box, meaning the physical release will only contain a download voucher. Retailer Video Game Plus has stated they will not stock the game due to this, citing concerns for the future of physical media. Activision has not yet officially confirmed the format for the Switch 2 version.
VGP: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 will be code in box
Video Games Plus, a North American retailer, has reported that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be a code-in-box release, meaning it will not include a physical cartridge or game key card. This indicates a shift away from traditional physical game distribution for the upcoming title on the new platform.
Infinity Ward: Getting Modern Warfare 4 running on Switch 2 was “pretty smooth”
Infinity Ward studio head Jack O’Hara stated that bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to the Nintendo Switch 2 was a smooth process, with no issues regarding feature parity compared to other platforms. He expressed excitement about returning to Nintendo platforms, recalling past work on Wii U and Nintendo DS versions of Call of Duty titles.
