Rumors of the Next Call of Duty Launching on Game Pass

It seems that Microsoft is determined to transform the Xbox Game Pass at the best gaming buffet in town, and the latest speculation is nothing short of explosive: the next title in the Call of Duty franchise could launch directly on Game Pass on the first day.

And if you thought this was just another rumor, know that Microsoft executives let it slip that future Microsoft games Activision Blizzard could be part of Game Pass from launch. Who needs secrecy when you can create a tsunami of rumors, right?

Rumors Details

Rumors began to bubble after some Microsoft heads hinted that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard wasn't just for stamp collecting. According to them, Activision Blizzard games, including our beloved Call of Duty, could be ready to be part of Game Pass from day zero.

Because, of course, nothing screams “it’s worth paying the subscription” more than playing the latest Call of Duty without shelling out your kidneys and soul. And yes, this all came to light after Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as if we weren't already tired of hearing about this soap opera.

Potential Impact

If this movement comes to fruition, it will be a major turnaround in the market. Just imagine: Call of Duty, which has always been an asset for direct sales and pre-orders, is now practically “given away” on Game Pass. This would not only increase the value of Microsoft's subscription service, but also leave competitors like PlayStation in the dust.

Context and Expectations

Phil Spencer, the good Samaritan of games, has already said that he wants to put big franchises on Game Pass to make it more attractive. While he's promised he won't make Call of Duty an Xbox exclusive (sigh of relief, Sony?), putting the game on Game Pass at launch is practically akin to undercutting the market.

Sorry, PlayStation, but it looks like you'll have to settle for exclusive remakes of PS1 games while Xbox continues to revolutionize.

Community Reactions

The gaming crowd is in an uproar over these rumors, mixing enthusiasm with a good dose of skepticism. After all, until we see official confirmation, everything is just a wet dream for Game Pass fans. However, if this is indeed confirmed, PlayStation will have to make up for its losses, because the inclusion of the next Call of Duty in Game Pass could change the game. (pun intended).

The End of the Pre-Order Era?

Remember the good old days when you had to sell a kidney to buy the deluxe edition of Call of Duty with all the skins and maps?

Well, if these rumors are confirmed, those days could be numbered. And in the meantime, Microsoft is having fun watching the competition break out in a cold sweat, trying to figure out how they're going to compete with a buffet of AAA games being served fresh on Game Pass.

Get ready, gaming world. If Microsoft really goes ahead with this move, the battlefield will be redrawn, and the console wars could get even more intense. So, PlayStation, what's your next move?