Xbox Game Pass users got hit with a price hike internationally in the past month, but a new big game could make it easier to swallow.
According to Tom Henderson of Insider-Gaming, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the game which was released in November 2023, will finally hit the lineup of Game Pass sometime in the current month.
If accurate, this would be the second Activision Blizzard title added to the service since Microsoft bought the publisher.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Might Sweeten the Pot for Xbox Game Pass Subscribers After Price Hike
A Potential Game Changer for Xbox Game Pass
Modern Warfare 3 could be material since the first Activision Blizzard title, Diablo IV, was added to Game Pass in March.
Hence, Diablo IV made its inclusion as a relevant factor behind players’ interest, and Modern Warfare 3 may also do the same.
The game in question is Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, developed by Sledgehammer Games This game is part of the new generation of the Call of Duty series as all games after the MW series are Considered new generation Call of Duty games Campaign, competitive multiplayer, and zombie are three major modes of this installment The zombie mode for this game has been developed by Treyarch helping Sledgehammer Games.
Image Credits: dkdynamite via YouTubeBuilding Anticipation for Future Releases
Call of Duty: It should be also noted that Black Ops 6 is going to be the first game in the franchise to be released on the Game Pass.
Microsoft’s plan might include creating publicity around the addition of Modern Warfare 3, in preparation for the Black Ops release.
It could be useful to improve the value that workers get from subscribing to the Game Pass following the latest raise in price.
Changes to Xbox Game Pass Pricing
Pricing was an area in which the Xbox Game Pass subscribers had to go through several changes. It should be noted that individual paid subscriptions for specific titles of the Xbox-only tier have been removed.
A new change has been made to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service and that is that it is now $19.
From the above schedule, it is clear that the cost for the same service increased by $2 and was set at $99 per month.
Likewise, the subscription fee of the PC Game Pass has been increased by $2 and it now sells for $11.99 per month.
To know more about the new prices and releases with the Xbox Game Pass Standard that does not include the day one game release click on the Microsoft Xbox website.
Awaiting Official Confirmation
It is good news to see rumours stating that Modern Warfare 3 may join the Game Pass but these should be taken with a pinch of salt before we hear from Microsoft.
If true, this could greatly increase the appeal of Xbox Game Pass, providing users with access to a popular game after they increased the subscription costs.
In summary, Xbox Game Pass subscribers might soon gain access to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, as it is quite valuable for the service even with the latest price rising.
This potential addition, alongside the upcoming launch of Call of Duty: In the case of Black Ops 6, it can be seen that Microsoft has been trying very tactfully to improve the outlook of subscription service. Of course, we are still waiting for the official announcements from Microsoft on this bright news.
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