Microsoft is set to make Call of Dutys chapter available, on its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, a move that will surely excite fans of the first person shooter series. According to The Wall Street Journal this announcement is expected to be made during the Xbox showcase on June 9th.
The decision to add Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass has sparked discussions at Microsoft with some voicing concerns about impacts on traditional sales revenue. Typically Call of Duty games are priced at around $70 or higher. Each release garners an average sale of, over 20 million copies.
Pricing and Release Details Yet to Be Revealed
The announcement, about Call of Duty joining Xbox Game Pass is definitely exciting. Theres still some uncertainty surrounding the pricing and exact release details. It’s unclear whether Microsoft will require a fee for playing the game through the subscription service or if they’ll consider raising the cost of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier.
Activision, known for the Call of Duty series is targeting an October launch for the installment rumored to be set during the ‘90s Gulf War. With the Xbox summer showcase on the horizon gaming fans are eagerly anticipating updates about this awaited addition, to the Xbox Game Pass lineup.
