Summary
Microsoft has announced thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will be a day-oneXbox Game Passrelease. This is the first entry in the long-running series that has been officially confirmed to be coming toXbox Game Pass.
Fans have been waiting for Xbox Game Pass to start receivingCall of Dutytitles ever since Microsoft wrapped up its blockbuster acquisition of Activision Blizzard in mid-October 2023. That wait has proven to be quite lengthy, with Microsoft previously claiming that the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the acquisition deal dissuaded it from preparing to start adding Activision Blizzard’s catalog to its service in advance. Several insiders have even suggested that Microsoft was having second thoughts about bringingCall of Dutyto Xbox Game Pass, although the company subsequently reassured fans that its previously announced publishing plans haven’t changed.
Microsoft Confirms Day-One Release of Black Ops 6 on Xbox Game Pass After Leaking It
While the announcement was light on the details, it reaffirmed that more information is set to follow early next month, whenCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will be treated to a worldwide revealas part of a dedicated broadcast that’s scheduled to take place immediately after the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. The first of the two events will kick off at 10am PT / 1pm ET on June 9. It is presently unclear whether the game’s release date will be revealed during its premiere. Previous reports indicated thatBlack Ops 6is planned to hit the market sometime in October 2024.
The same-day release ofBlack Ops 6on Microsoft’s subscription service is expected to pave the way foreven moreCall of Dutyentries to at last reach Xbox Game Pass. Whether any such additions will actually be announced at the Xbox Games Showcase remains to be seen.
In the meantime, one recent reportsuggested that Microsoft will be making some changes to Xbox Game Pass tiers, citing the upcoming arrival ofCall of Dutyon the service as its main reason for doing so. The scope and other specifics of this purported move remain unclear.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
