Sharpshooters recently spotted an intriguing message when attempting to download Call of Duty titles, specifically the 2012 entry by Treyarch, Black Ops 2, from the Xbox Store. The notification teased a tantalizing prospect of accessing the same game with a subscription. With Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard nearing its final stages, chatter grows about the famed shooter series finding a home on Game Pass.
Microsoft's eye-popping deal to take Activision Blizzard under its wing sent waves across the gaming seas. The burning question? Would the iconic Call of Duty series finally drop onto Microsoft's subscription shores? While Phil Spencer, the ever-vocal Microsoft Gaming head, had earlier dropped hints that docking these titles on Game Pass wouldn't be instant due to the nitty-gritty of game porting, recent winds suggest a change in course.
The Competition and Markets Authority had initially flagged the pact between Activision and Sony, implying a delay for Call of Duty's sail to Game Pass. However, a pivotal deal between Sony and Microsoft earlier this year helped flip things on its head. This new agreement ensures PlayStation continues getting Call of Duty titles for a decade post the merger. Furthermore, it's believed that the contract allows Sony to float Call of Duty on PS Plus for its duration.
