Black Ops 6 Heading to Game Pass Day 1: All But Confirmed!
Recent whispers from industry insiders strongly suggest that Microsoft is seriously considering adding the next Call of Duty game, likely titled ‘Black Ops 6’, to its Xbox Game Pass subscription as a day-one release. And now, according to the latest scoop from The Wall Street Journal, it seems they’ve made up their minds.
The question of whether future games from Activision Blizzard, especially the highly profitable Call of Duty series, will end up on Game Pass has been a hot topic in the gaming world ever since Microsoft acquired the company for a jaw-dropping $68.7 billion. With the official reveal of Black Ops 6 drawing nearer, this debate has only intensified, fueled by a constant flow of leaks and rumors from various sources.
It’s worth noting that earlier this month, Xbox President Sarah Bond hinted in an interview with Bloomberg about adding “some really big games” to Game Pass later this year. Now, adding weight to that tease, WSJ‘s Sarah E. Needleman reports that Microsoft is indeed planning to shake things up “by releasing the coming installment of Call of Duty (BO6) to its subscription service instead of the longtime, lucrative approach of only selling it a la carte.”
As the official unveiling of the latest chapter in the long-running Call of Duty saga approaches, excitement is building. Fans can finally expect most of the rumors and speculation (if not all of them) to be put to rest during the rumored ‘Call of Duty Direct’ event, set to follow the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, 2024.
Now, to our readers: what are your thoughts? How excited are you for this year’s COD release? Are you hopeful that the series will deliver for its fans, or do you fear it might just be another cash grab? Share your thoughts in the comments below!