While players eagerly await the long-promised arrival of Call of Duty on Nintendo Switch, a uniquely-themed title, Cats on Duty, has already launched on Nintendo`s console.
Developed by Prikol Team and published by ESDigital Games, Cats on Duty is now available for Switch, having first released in late June for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
This innovative game blends real-time strategy, tower defense, and match-three mechanics, tasking players with leading `battle-hardened felines` against hordes of zombies. The gameplay involves defending your base and strategically matching tiles to unlock powerful upgrades for your cat warriors.
The game`s description promises a delightful mix of “epic cat fights, playful antics, and adorable meows,” emphasizing the unique personalities and special abilities of the feline characters. Players can anticipate a “blend of sass and strategy” designed to keep them entertained throughout the battles. The creators acknowledge inspiration from popular hybrid-genre titles such as Plants vs. Zombies and Tower Swap.
Regarding Call of Duty`s anticipated debut on Switch, Activision has consistently reaffirmed its intention to bring the popular series to Nintendo`s platform. However, a concrete release timeline remains unconfirmed, and it`s unclear whether support will extend to both the current Switch console and its rumored successor, Switch 2.
During the 2023 FTC vs. Microsoft court proceedings, Microsoft revealed a “binding 10-year legal agreement” aimed at ensuring Call of Duty`s presence on Nintendo systems. This agreement reportedly guarantees simultaneous launches with Xbox, alongside full feature and content parity.
Activision has notably bypassed Nintendo platforms for Call of Duty releases for over a decade, with the last entry being a port of Call of Duty: Ghosts for Wii U in 2013. This prolonged absence marks another chapter in the franchise`s peculiar and often inconsistent history with Nintendo consoles.