Microsoft Confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Xbox Game Pass at Launch

Microsoft has officially announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on all tiers of Xbox Game Pass at launch. This includes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass for Console members. The announcement dispels concerns that the game might be restricted to a higher tier of the new service.

A Microsoft representative confirmed to Eurogamer, "Upon launch, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be playable on Xbox and PC for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass for Console members." This ensures that all Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have access to the game at launch.

The game's Live Action Reveal trailer has already been released, though it revealed little about the game's specifics. Microsoft has scheduled an official presentation of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at the Xbox Game Show event on June 9, 2024. This hour-long presentation will provide an in-depth look at the details.

A teaser site, TheTruthLies.com, has also been launched, featuring mysterious footage, including scenes of the defacement of Mount Rushmore. The live-action teaser trailer for the game carries the tagline, "If it's the truth you seek, look in the dark. The Truth Lies."

Reports suggest that Black Ops 6 will feature the Gulf War and include prominent political figures such as former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush, former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, and former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. These historical elements indicate a darker article narrative for the game.

The decision to include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on all Xbox Game Pass tiers could impact sales, but it offers significant value to subscribers. As a major revenue driver for Sony as a third-party partner, this move may cut off some revenue streams, raising questions about the financial game implications.

While there were concerns that the game might lead to a price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft has not confirmed any such plans. The company has stated that the game will be accessible to all subscribers across the current three tiers without additional costs.

Key Takeaways

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on all Xbox Game Pass tiers at launch.
• The game will be playable on Xbox and PC for all Game Pass subscribers.
• An official presentation is scheduled for June 9, 2024, at the Xbox Game Show event.
• The game's narrative may feature the Gulf War and prominent historical figures.
• No price hike is planned for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to accommodate the game.