Rumour: Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 Switch Ports Are Apparently Not in the Pipeline

A new rumour suggests that Switch ports of Call of Duty Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are not currently planned, throwing cold water on hopes that Activision and Microsoft would bring the classic titles to Nintendo's platform.

The source of the claim is unspecified beyond a vague "not planned" indication — no developer quotes, no internal documents, and no timeframe are attached to the rumour. That makes it extremely thin, and it should be treated with the appropriate scepticism until an official statement arrives from Activision or Microsoft.

Call of Duty's relationship with Nintendo hardware has historically been complicated. The series appeared on Wii and Wii U in stripped-down form, but Nintendo platforms have largely been skipped in the modern era. When Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard, there was renewed speculation that a Nintendo deal — partly tied to regulatory commitments — could bring Call of Duty back to Nintendo devices, including Switch 2. Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are fan favourites from the early 2010s and among the most-requested entries for any kind of re-release.

For now, nothing is confirmed either way, and "not planned" in the games industry rarely means "never" — plans change, especially when a new platform is gaining momentum.