When will there be a new Call Of Duty on Switch 2? Phil Spencer responds

Phil Spencer confirms his interest in bringing major Xbox games to Nintendo's new console.

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Following the multi-platform leap that has brought franchises like Halo and Gears of War to PlayStation systems, many players are wondering what Microsoft’s next move will be. Logic points towards the Nintendo Switch 2, a console that is shaping up to be the next major stage for further expanding Xbox’s presence beyond its own devices.

During an interview with Famitsu, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, reiterated that the company wants its games to reach as many players as possible, including those on Nintendo’s new console. “We’re working to reduce barriers to entry through services like Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Game Pass. But if someone wants to play our games on PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2, we’d love for them to be able to do so,” the executive explained.

Microsoft doesn’t rule out Call of Duty or Halo on Switch 2

Spencer’s statement reaffirms the shift in direction for the Xbox brand, now more focused on global access to its franchises than on hardware exclusivity. Although for now, the executive himself was cautious and didn’t confirm that titles like Call of Duty or Halo will have native versions on Switch 2. Everything suggests that the approach could involve integrating Game Pass into Nintendo’s console, rather than releasing full, hardware-adapted versions.

This alternative would be consistent with Microsoft’s expansion plans, which have been detailed over the past few months, where streaming and cloud gaming play a key role in bringing large-scale games to less powerful devices. For now, users of the new hybrid console will have to wait, although collaboration between the two companies seems closer than ever.