After months of speculation, Microsoft finally provided an update on whetherCall of Duty Black Ops 6would be on Xbox Game Pass or not.
When Microsoftpurchased Activision Blizzardfor $68.7 billion in October 2023, it opened the door for new titles to be added to Xbox Game Pass.Diablo 4became the first Activision Blizzard title to join subscription service in March, and players started speculating which franchise would be next. As rumors intensified, Microsoftreportedlyhad internal debates about puttingCall of Dutyon Game Pass because there was a risk it would hurt the revenue generated by yearly releases.
Playing games on day one requires an Ultimate Game Pass subscription, which costs $16.99 monthly.Call of Dutygames typically cost $69.99 or $99.99, depending on which version you purchase. The cost discrepancy forced Microsoft to weigh the benefits of each option, but a choice has now been made.
Is Call of Duty Black Ops 6 on Xbox Game Pass?
MicrosoftconfirmedthatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will be available on day one with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. As for the rumored price increase, Microsoft did not mention a new price for the subscription service in the press release.
Activision plans on sharing a first look atCall of Duty: Black Ops 6gameplay during the upcoming direct event on June 9 at 10 AM PST. The series of teaser videos has already hinted at it. Still, the nextCall of Dutywill reportedly be set in the Gulf War,“with a strong focus on the CIA,”andrumorssuggest thatBlack Ops 6will launch in late October.
