Xbox Game Pass to Launch Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Xbox Game Pass to Launch Call of Duty: Black Ops 6/Microsoft

Dil Bar Irshad | May 31, 2024 | 12:27 AM IST | Tech, Technology | Follow on Google News

Xbox Game Pass to Launch Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Xbox Game Pass to Launch Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Key Highlights:

1. Game Pass Expansion: Microsoft confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, expanding its library of first-party titles.
2. Subscriber Growth vs. Direct Sales: While bringing the popular franchise to Game Pass could boost subscriber numbers, it may impact direct sales, a trade-off Microsoft is willing to make.
3. Microsoft’s Gaming Strategy: Amidst studio closures, Microsoft doubles down on prioritizing key games, with Call of Duty joining the lineup.

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is set to receive a major boost with the inclusion of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 upon launch, announced the tech giant on Tuesday. All subscribers will gain access to the highly anticipated title from day one, following recent reports hinting at such a move.

The decision underscores Microsoft’s strategy to bolster its subscription service by offering blockbuster titles like Call of Duty alongside its first-party releases. While this move is expected to drive subscriber growth, it also raises concerns about potential impacts on direct sales.

With 34 million subscribers as of January, Xbox Game Pass has seen significant growth, though industry analysts note a broader stagnation in gaming subscription services. However, Microsoft remains committed to its gaming strategy, recently focusing on priority games while shutting down certain studios under its umbrella.

The upcoming Direct presentation, following the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, promises to unveil more about Black Ops 6, offering players a first in-depth look at the gameplay of this eagerly awaited installment in the Black Ops series.

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