Will Call of Duty Be On Game Pass?

With Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, there has been much speculation about whether or not Call of Duty titles will be added to Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that the company is committed to adding Call of Duty games to Game Pass while keeping the franchise on the PlayStation platform. That’s at least what they’re saying right now, while Sony is trying to block the deal.

However, there are still some questions surrounding the details of the arrangement.

Is Call of Duty coming to Game Pass?

Yes, Call of Duty titles will most likely be added to Xbox Game Pass, assuming the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft is successful. The acquisition announcement on Microsoft’s website stated that it plans to add Activision Blizzard games to the Game Pass portfolio when the deal is complete.

This means that fans can expect to see titles such as Crash Bandicoot, Diablo, Overwatch 2, and World of Warcraft on Game Pass shortly after the acquisition is completed.

Will Call of Duty come to PlayStation Plus?

No, Call of Duty titles will not be coming to PlayStation Plus. Sony would have to buy Activision for that to happen.

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Will Call of Duty Be an Xbox Exclusive?

Despite the acquisition by Microsoft, Phil Spencer has stated that the company is committed to keeping Call of Duty on the PlayStation platform.

The deal with Sony includes restrictions on Activision Blizzard’s ability to place Call of Duty titles on Game Pass for several years, as reported in Microsoft’s response to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority.

When will Call of Duty come to Game Pass?

It is uncertain when Call of Duty titles will come to Game Pass. While Microsoft has plans to add Activision Blizzard games to the subscription service, restrictions in the existing deal with Sony may delay the arrival of Call of Duty titles on Game Pass.

According to reports, Sony’s deal with Activision Blizzard lasts for at least the next three Call of Duty titles, which may include Modern Warfare 2’s expansion-turned-full-game and Warzone 2.0. Xbox fans may have to wait until these restrictions expire before enjoying the full range of Call of Duty titles on Game Pass.

While there is no guarantee of when Call of Duty titles will come to Game Pass, Microsoft’s commitment to adding Activision Blizzard games to the subscription service means that fans can expect to see some of their favorite titles available to play in the near future.

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