Will Call of Duty Come to Game Pass? Microsoft May Raise Subscription Price to Accommodate Hit Game

Will Call of Duty come to Game Pass? Microsoft may raise subscription price to accommodate hit game.

Will Call of Duty Come to Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass is already an incredible deal, but it’s missing one crucial video game series that could make it essential for fans of shooters. We’re talking about Call of Duty, the blockbuster military combat franchise that puts players in a frenzy with its heated multiplayer modes.

Given that Xbox parent Microsoft now owns Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, you may wonder why its biggest-selling games aren’t on Game Pass yet. Well, the good news is the Call of Duty franchise is almost guaranteed to arrive on the game subscription service at some point — with one massive caveat.

Xbox Game Pass is already an incredible deal, but it’s missing one crucial video game series.

When is Call of Duty Coming to Game Pass?

Figuring out exactly when it will land is a bit more complicated — and has only been made murkier by the recent cuts in Microsoft’s gaming division. Amid all the drama involving Microsoft’s shake-up at Bethesda last week, which saw three game studios shuttered, an interesting tidbit surfaced about Call of Duty’s passage to Game Pass.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has suggested that all of the company’s first-party games will come to Game Pass on day one. Microsoft

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has suggested that all of the company’s first-party games will come to Game Pass on day one.

Game Pass Price Increase

The Verge’s Tom Warren revealed that Microsoft was not only “debating” whether to put new releases of Call of Duty on the service but also considering raising its subscription price. Specifically, he mentioned a possible increase for the priciest Game Pass Ultimate tier, which lets you download and stream games for £13 per month.

What Has Activision Said?

That sounds much less concrete than the statement Activision released last autumn before its acquisition by Microsoft. Name-dropping Modern Warfare 3 and Diablo 4, the publisher said it would put its titles on Game Pass in 2024 once the deal closed. It partly made good on its promise by releasing Diablo 4 on the service in March, but Call of Duty is still absent.

Diablo 4 was released on Game Pass in March, but Call of Duty is still absent.

What Has Microsoft Said?

Microsoft is holding a special presentation devoted to the next Call of Duty game next month, which is rumored to be a new Black Ops title. Activision Blizzard

Microsoft is holding a special presentation devoted to the next Call of Duty game next month.

When Will We Hear More?

Players keen to find out more may not have long to wait. Mark June 9 in your calendar as that’s when Microsoft holds its next big Xbox games showcase, followed by a special presentation devoted to the next Call of Duty. All the games in that virtual event will likely be destined for Game Pass — and maybe we’ll get an update on the Activision line-up to boot.

Mark June 9 in your calendar as that’s when Microsoft holds its next big Xbox games showcase.