In a major move to expand its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, Microsoft is set to bring new Call of Duty games to the platform. Following the monumental acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, Microsoft is making one of its biggest plays yet by potentially launching the 2024 Call of Duty game on Game Pass from day one.
2024 Call of Duty Game Might Hit Game Pass at Launch
According to reports, Microsoft will make significant announcements at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 on June 9th. Among these announcements, details about the upcoming Call of Duty game, slated for an October reveal, are expected to be unveiled. This addition to Game Pass would mark one of the largest titles to join the service since its inception in 2017.
Call of Duty is consistently one of the best-selling game series annually, and its inclusion in Game Pass is anticipated to attract a substantial number of new subscribers. Microsoft’s goal is to leverage high-budget games from Activision Blizzard, following its $68.7 billion acquisition, to enhance Game Pass offerings. However, this move might also result in a price increase for the subscription service.
Despite this, there is some internal resistance from Activision executives who believe that including Call of Duty in Game Pass might reduce the game’s overall sales. They argue that many players might opt for the subscription service instead of purchasing the game outright.
While neither Microsoft nor Activision has officially commented on these plans, the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 promises to be an event full of exciting revelations.
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