# Nintendo Switch 2 hardware performance and software

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nintendo-switch-2-hardware-performance-and-software
> Updated: 2026-08-30T17:58:58.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Technical details and performance reports regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware have emerged, focusing on its ability to run high-end titles through optimization.

Initial reports indicate that the console can achieve significant graphical results despite having less power than the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is expected to run in native 4K resolution at 60 frames per second in TV mode, featuring improved lighting, sharper textures, and improved shadows. Additionally, Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will run on the platform as its first Unreal Engine 5-based open-world game. Bethesda’s Assistant Graphics Director, Dan Lee, noted the team successfully optimized the title to fit entirely onto a physical cartridge.

Regarding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Digital Legends confirmed at Gamescom 2026 that the game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23. While the multiplayer mode aims for 60 fps in docked mode, the single-player campaign currently runs at 30 fps, and handheld performance is reported to be approximately 44 fps. 

Technical challenges include managing a large file size of approximately 87 GB, which will likely necessitate a digital download rather than a physical cartridge. Early beta testing has revealed visual trade-offs, including lower resolution textures and visual artifacts compared to high-end consoles. The Switch 2 version will include the full experience—campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ modes—alongside cross-play, cross-progression, and support for gyroscopic controls via Joy-Con and Pro controllers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, featuring 60 FPS docked multiplayer and an estimated 87 GB download size.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modern-warfare-4-technical-challenges-for-nintendo-switch-2

### 2026-08-22: Modern Warfare 4 achieves 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2

A user reports that Modern Warfare 4 maintains 60fps on the Nintendo Switch 2, noting impressive porting despite some visual shimmering caused by DLSS performance mode limitations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modern-warfare-4-achieves-60fps-on-nintendo-switch-2

### 2026-08-16: Nintendo Switch 2 hardware to support high-end titles like Metroid Prime 4

Developers are optimizing high-end titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2, achieving 4K resolution and full cartridge storage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-switch-2-hardware-to-support-high-end-titles-like-metroid-prime-4

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