Microsoft confirms that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on Xbox Game Pass day one

As we reported a few days ago, Microsoft has now confirmed that the next Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass from its release day, as detailed on the Xbox Wire blog. Fans are encouraged to tune into the Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Direct event on June 9, 2024, at 10am PT for more details and a comprehensive look at the gameplay, which promises a "dark new chapter" in the Black Ops series.

The game, set during the Gulf War in the early '90s, has been teased in a live-action reveal trailer titled 'The Truth Lies,' featuring speeches from notable world leaders such as Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, George H. W. Bush, Colin Powell, and Saddam Hussein.

Including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Game Pass at launch is a strategic move by Microsoft to boost subscriptions, despite potential risks to traditional sales. While new Call of Duty games typically sell for $70 and achieve substantial sales figures, Activision will still release the game for purchase on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. The release date, pricing, and specific platforms for Black Ops 6 are still unannounced, but it's expected on PC, last-gen, and current-gen consoles, though it may not launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming initially due to Ubisoft's cloud gaming rights. A possible and rumored price increase for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate hasn't been confirmed either.