Nintendo has confirmed its lineup for Gamescom 2026, putting Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and IO Interactive's 007 First Light front and center for the Nintendo Switch 2. Attendees visiting Hall 9 between August 26 and August 30 will get the first public hands-on opportunity with Infinity Ward's shooter running on Nintendo's handheld.
Quick Facts
- Event Dates: August 26 to 30, 2026
- Location: Hall 9, Koelnmesse, Gamescom
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Key Titles: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, 007 First Light, Splatoon Raiders, Pokémon Pokopia, Metaphor: ReFantazio, EA Sports FC 27, Orbitals, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Public Debut
The upcoming Gamescom appearance marks the first time the public can play Infinity Ward's Call of Duty title on Nintendo hardware. The playable showing coincides with the start of pre-orders and the opening of the game's beta phase.
Narratively, Modern Warfare 4 picks up after Sledgehammer Games' Modern Warfare 3. Captain Price is pursuing revenge following the death of Soap MacTavish at the hands of Makarov, operating outside the rules with characters like Simon "Ghost" Riley appearing in the mix.
Other Switch 2 Highlights at Gamescom
Alongside Call of Duty, IO Interactive brings its Nintendo console port of 007 First Light to the show floor. Senior licensing producer Theuns Smit noted the port is "in a really good spot," giving players a chance to step into James Bond's shoes as a fresh recruit earning the 00 designation.
Nintendo's Hall 9 booth also features playable versions of EA Sports FC 27, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Splatoon Raiders, Pokémon Pokopia, Orbitals, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, alongside tournaments and photo opportunities.