Regarding the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on the Switch 2, a ComicBook author suggests that this game could narrow the gap between Nintendo and PlayStation/Xbox in terms of third-party game lineups. Nintendo has historically relied mainly on its own titles to attract players; if major third-party franchises also enter its platform, the factors players consider when choosing a console may change.
The Call of Duty series previously released several titles on the Wii, but due to hardware limitations, these versions lagged behind their counterparts on other consoles in terms of graphics and features. The series later launched Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Wii U, but has not appeared on Nintendo platforms for many years since. Therefore, the author views the Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III as a key case study for the series' return.
The author also points out that portability is a distinguishing feature of the Switch 2 compared to other consoles. Considering Nintendo's existing first-party titles and third-party games preparing to launch on the Switch 2, the author believes that if the third-party lineup continues to expand, the competition between Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox could become more complex. However, it remains unclear whether players will choose to purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on the Switch 2.