Microsoft Confirms Call of Duty for Game Pass as Activision Acquisition Finalizes

Microsoft has officially confirmed that Call of Duty games will be available on Xbox Game Pass following the successful completion of its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This marks a major shift in the gaming industry, as one of the most profitable gaming franchises will now be available through Microsoft's subscription service.

All future Call of Duty titles will be released on Game Pass day-one, meaning subscribers will have immediate access to new releases without additional purchase costs. This includes both the main series titles and spin-off games. Existing Call of Duty titles are also expected to be added to the Game Pass library over the coming months.

The announcement has significant implications for the gaming industry, as Game Pass now offers access to some of the most popular gaming franchises in the world. Industry analysts predict this could further accelerate subscription-based gaming models across the industry. The move also represents Microsoft's commitment to providing value to Game Pass subscribers as the service continues to expand.