Maybe it’s licensing agreements in shambles, or Activision wanting to prioritize selling the game individually or as part of a bundle rather than including it in a subscription service, or heck, maybe it’s some strategic timing play to extravagant for us to understand – but Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s absence on Xbox Games is a notable one. But maybe not for long.
Insider Gaming reports, “several sources have suggested it will [come to Game Pass] in the latter half of this month.”
And actually, to be clear, none of the legacy COD’s are on Xbox’s main subscription experience. Alongside Modern Warfare, its rumored that Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Tony Hawk 1 and 2 may also make the cut.
Why is all this happening?
Well, it all comes down to Microsoft’s bold acquisition of Activision Blizzard King. As a core component of the deal, consumers should see more of their games with no more cost. We’ll see about that in the long term. But in shorter term, it appears to be on track.
The Call of Duty game franchise was a centerpiece of drama during the acquisition phase. The argument centered around antitrust accusations and fears. But Microsoft appears to be living up to its word and making more games available rather than less.
Call of Duty (CoD) is a popular first-person shooter video game franchise known for its intense action and immersive gameplay.
The series has evolved over the years, covering various historical periods and settings.The series initially focused on World War II, with games like the original Call of Duty and Call of Duty 2 immersing players in iconic battles and historical events.
The franchise shifted gears with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, introducing a modern setting and a new sub-series that focused on contemporary conflicts and fictional scenarios.
The online multiplayer mode is a major draw, featuring competitive modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination, as well as cooperative modes like Zombies.