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Months of conjecture have whirled around, and now Microsoft has at last confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be a day-one Xbox Game Pass release. Many had thought that since Microsoft acquired Activision last year, the Call of Duty franchise would finally be included to the subscription service. Activision expressed worries about possible income loss, though, since adding the brand to Game Pass would affect the usually profitable Call of Duty releases.
Complementing previous Microsoft-owned releases, a post on Xbox Wire formally verified the news of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass. This confirmation arrived soon after an earlier alert delivered via the Xbox Game Pass app for iPhone and Android might have prematurely leaked the news. Not yet released at that time, the alert connected with the Xbox Wire website
It was expected that Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass would be highlighted at the planned June 9 showcase. After the first teaser trailer for the game was posted on the 90s-themed website, thetruthlies.com, a [REDACTED] Direct meant to accompany the Xbox Games Showcase turned out to be Black Ops 6.
Since then, this website has included more video and materials supporting rumors about the 90s Gulf War environment of the next game. With newsreel material including glimpses of Margaret Thatcher, Saddam Hussein, and George Bush Sr., together with a silhouetted figure identifiable from the first Black Ops game, the Xbox YouTube channel unveiled a new Live Action teaser further confirming these speculations. Together with the Xbox Game Pass announcement, these video signal the official start of the game's marketing effort. According to the Xbox Wire post, the first in-depth look at gameplay for this "dark new chapter" of the series will come from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct.
There were rumors going around that adding day-one Call of Duty games on Xbox Game Pass would cause the subscription service to cost more. The notice does not, however, reference any pricing adjustments. Future additions to Game Pass's outstanding game collection most likely will be past Call of Duty games. Should Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 show success on Xbox Game Pass with its day-one launch, there is a strong likelihood that subsequent series releases would follow the same route, therefore benefiting fans of the brand on Xbox and PC moving ahead.
Though the effects of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's day-one inclusion in Game Pass are yet unknown, this action clearly marks a change in the terrain of the gaming business. Seeing how the game runs and whether this approach will be used in next Call of Duty versions will be fascinating.
The first Call of Duty game footage has leaked, and as predicted, the fan bases have comments. Black Ops 6's 90s look will transport players to a critical period of history, and the game's videos have generated buzz about the comeback to a time with iconic gameplay. The game claims to take players to a realm of covert operations and historical strife.
The game might or not come up to the expectations. Still, the fact that it will be available on Xbox Game Pass guarantees a far more broad audience access. This will be a major benefit for the game and might cause the Call of Duty franchise to see a comeback in appeal.