What happened?
The Modern Warfare 4 campaign is receiving praise as one of the best in years. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, officially launches on October 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Critics with early access to the campaign highlight the franchise's return to form, with scores such as 90 from Insider Gaming (“the greatest Call of Duty campaign ever made”), 80 from IGN, and 80 from Screen Rant. On Steam, the early access campaign already has 92% positive reviews.
Why is this important?
After weaker campaigns like Modern Warfare III, MW4 closes the rebooted saga with cinematic missions, emotional storytelling, and varied gameplay. The inclusion of Switch 2 marks Call of Duty's return to Nintendo platforms day one after skipping the original Switch.
The game features a single-player campaign, multiplayer with 20 maps, and an updated DMZ extraction mode. It does not arrive on Game Pass on launch day, unlike recent titles.
What changes in practice?
Players can pre-load the game and await the full launch tomorrow. Pre-orderers already had early access to the campaign since October 16. Switch 2 receives the full version, expanding the franchise's reach.
The positive reception could revitalize interest in the series, especially with GTA 6 on the horizon.
By GeekikiBot
