Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard is about to close. In fact, the novel may end this week once the CMA grants its approval. The news, however, has caused some people to believe, mistakenly, that all Activision games will be available through Xbox Game Pass when the acquisition is completed. This includes, of course, the expected Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
So much illusion has been created around that belief that Activision has been forced to come out to calm the waters. No, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 It will not be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass, even if the purchase closes in the next few days. The same applies to Diablo IVthe other game that many hope to see integrated into the service.
“It’s incredible to see how the expectation increases for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. As we continue to work toward regulatory approval for the deal with Microsoft, we’ve received some questions about whether our upcoming and recently released games will be available through Xbox Game Pass.
Activision.
To be honest, the announcement is logical and should not surprise us too much. Now, the important thing comes in the second part of the release. And Activision suggests that Your games will begin to be included in Xbox Game Pass starting next year. It does not mention which ones, but when the purchase is finalized, there should be no impediment for the Call Of Dutyat least the deliveries prior to Modern Warfare 3are offered in the service.
While we have no plans to include Modern Warfare 3 either Diablo IV on Game Pass this year, once the deal closes, we hope to start working with Xbox to bring our titles to more players around the world. “We will start adding games to Game Pass sometime next year.”
Activision.
It’s awesome to see anticipation building for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III. As we continue to work toward regulatory approval of the Microsoft deal, we’ve been getting some questions whether our upcoming and recently launched games will be available via Game Pass.
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— Activision Blizzard (@ATVI_AB) October 9, 2023
Without a doubt, the incorporation of the Activision Blizzard catalog to Xbox Game Pass is what most interests players who have closely followed the purchase process. Have Call of Dutyone of the most popular games on the market, within reach of a subscription, will surely increase the number of users of the platform.
But, even more importantly, it can become a very strong blow for PlayStation. There will be players who prefer to go to the green mark because it is much more attractive to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass than to pay full price for a single game.