Microsoft might be dropping new Call of Duty games from Xbox Game Pass, but that reportedly won’t stop older entries in the FPS franchise from arriving on the service sooner than later. According to PC Gamer, Activision is looking at bringing legacy Call of Duty games to subscribers sometime this year.
There are tons of options, considering there are only six Call of Duty titles on Game Pass currently. The oldest is 2017’s Call of Duty: WWII, while weirdly, 2020’s Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War isn’t included. In fact, it was only last week that 2019’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare joined the subscription catalog. That leaves a huge chunk of the series to pick and choose from, such as: 2007’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Black Ops, or even going back to the beginning with the original Call of Duty from 2003.
Microsoft has owned Activision Blizzard for years at this point, so it’s a bit odd so many Call of Duty games are MIA on Game Pass. On the flip side, removing new, day-one entries in the franchise isn’t too surprising considering it’s been speculated that doing so lost the Xbox company hundreds of millions of dollars. Additionally, Black Ops 7 landed with a thud last year when stacked up against past Call of Duty games.
It’s exciting to hear that more Call of Duty games are on the way for Xbox Game Pass! The ongoing evolution of the gaming landscape keeps things interesting for players. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!
Absolutely, it’s great news for gamers! With the evolving landscape of the franchise, it’ll be interesting to see how the new titles integrate features from recent games. I wonder if they’ll also focus on enhancing multiplayer experiences given how popular that aspect is among fans.