What Switch 2's Input Lag Means for Modern Warfare 4 Players

Switch 2 players who enjoy competitive multiplayer will be at a noticeable disadvantage due to higher input lag, which could affect their performance and enjoyment. However, the port opens up Call of…

Switch 2 players who enjoy competitive multiplayer will be at a noticeable disadvantage due to higher input lag, which could affect their performance and enjoyment. However, the port opens up Call of…

Key points - Digital Foundry found input lag on Switch 2 can be twice as long as on PS5 at 60fps. - Docked mode input lag measured 81ms, portable mode 100ms, compared to PS5's 49.1ms. - Portable mode multiplayer lag ranged from 83ms to 125ms, which DF called deleterious. - Campaign runs at 30fps and is playable, though visuals are downgraded. - Call of Duty's return to Nintendo follows Microsoft's 10-year commitment after Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Timeline - December 2022: Phil Spencer announces Microsoft's 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo. - 2023: Microsoft completes its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. - 2026: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on Nintendo Switch 2, the first CoD on a Nintendo console since 2013.

FAQ

Q: How bad is the input lag on Switch 2 for Modern Warfare 4? A: Digital Foundry measured 81ms in docked mode and 100ms in portable mode, which is up to twice the lag of PS5's 49.1ms.

Q: Does the input lag affect the campaign? A: The campaign runs at 30fps and is generally smooth, so the input lag issue is mainly a concern for competitive multiplayer.

Q: Why is Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch 2 now? A: It's part of Microsoft's 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo, made during its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.