CoD: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Preorders Are Live—But There's a Catch

Preorders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 are now open, but physical copies are just a code in a box. Here's what you need to know.

Ready to dive into Call of Duty on the go? Well, preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Modern Warfare 4 are officially live. But before you smash that preorder button, there's a twist you should know about.

Physical copies of the game are, well, not really physical. Instead, the box contains a code that lets you download the game. So if you're a collector who loves having cartridges on your shelf, this might be a letdown. But if you're all about convenience, it's no big deal.

This isn't a new trend—lots of games have gone the code-in-a-box route, especially for Switch ports. It saves on production costs and lets players get the game without swapping cartridges. But for a big AAA title like Call of Duty, it feels a bit odd, doesn't it?

Anyway, the preorder is up now, so you can lock in your copy ahead of release. If you're planning to grab it, make sure you have enough storage on your Switch 2, since you'll be downloading the whole game.

What do you think about this trend? Are you okay with getting a code instead of a physical cartridge, or would you rather have the real deal? Let us know in the comments!