The next “Call of Duty” will be included directly in Xbox Game Pass, reports the Walls Street Journal. In doing so, Microsoft is keeping a promise. But what does that mean for the subscription price?
Xbox President Sarah Bond had already hinted at it. And now the Wall Street Journal also wants to know from sources that the “Call of Duty” series is for the Xbox Game Pass is provided.
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The renowned publication reports that the part of the “Call of Duty” series planned for 2024 will be available for subscription right at launch. In the case of the shooter series, it would be the first time that players on the PC and Xbox consoles do not have to pay the full price, but can instead buy one-month access for just eleven euros. However, there is a question mark behind this amount.
Will Xbox Game Pass become more expensive?
“Microsoft is planning a fundamental change in its video game sales strategy by incorporating the upcoming installment of Call of Duty into the subscription service instead of just selling it a la carte as before,” says the article.
It's basically not a change, as Microsoft has been offering its own games directly at launch in Xbox Game Pass for years. It was unlikely that this promise would be broken. However, another question arises: Will the price of the subscription remain stable or will there be a price increase with the inclusion of “Call of Duty”? There has also long been speculation about an additional stage.
Because one thing is clear: with inclusion in the Xbox Game Pass There will be no income at launch. And it remains to be seen whether new subscribers will take on a long-term membership or only play the shooter for a short time for the monthly price.
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On the subject:
There has recently been speculation that Microsoft is trying to reduce spending after closing several Bethesda studios earlier this month. This came after the multi-billion dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard and a spread to previously competing platforms.
On the other hand, most of the money with “Call of Duty” is made on the PS5 anyway, while the share of Xbox consoles continues to shrink:
When will the new Call of Duty be announced?
“Black Ops 6”, or whatever the new shooter is called, is expected to be released on June 9, 2024 during the Xbox Games Showcase event is presented. The event will also showcase numerous Xbox games that players can look forward to in the coming months and into 2025.
Due to Microsoft's restructuring, it remains to be seen what's in store for PS5 players. Rumor has it it should there are no more red lines.
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