Xbox enthusiasts and devoted “Call of Duty” aficionados recently found themselves on an emotional rollercoaster when Activision Blizzard and Microsoft unveiled their plans for a monumental merger. However, the latest announcement from Activision Blizzard may have dampened the spirits of eager fans who were anticipating immediate gratification. It appears that the excitement surrounding Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard is, in fact, warranted. Nevertheless, there’s a notable caveat: the highly-awaited “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” won’t be gracing Xbox Game Pass anytime in the near future.
Microsoft has consistently assured gamers that “Call of Duty” will maintain its presence on various platforms, including the Xbox Series X’s archrival, the PS5. Nevertheless, fans were holding out hope that the beloved franchise would find its way onto Game Pass as soon as the merger was finalized. Unfortunately, according to Activision Blizzard, there are no current plans to bring “Modern Warfare 3” to Game Pass—at least not yet.
In an announcement posted by Activision Blizzard on October 9, the company addressed the overwhelming inquiries about the future of “Call of Duty.” Fans have been eager to understand how the Microsoft deal will impact the accessibility of the series moving forward. It was undoubtedly disheartening for many to learn that “Modern Warfare 3” won’t be joining Game Pass in November. However, Activision Blizzard did offer a glimmer of hope by stating, “we expect to start working with Xbox to bring our titles to more players around the world. And we anticipate that we would begin adding games into Game Pass sometime in the course of next year.”
This statement suggests that more of the company’s titles will eventually make their way to the subscription service in 2024. While Activision Blizzard kept its cards close to the chest and refrained from disclosing specific game titles, fans have already begun to dream about the possibility of the entire “Call of Duty” catalogue becoming part of Game Pass. The big question remains: do current contracts or agreements for new releases prohibit “Modern Warfare 3” from joining Game Pass, or could we see the latest “CoD” installment on the platform in 2024 as well?
Presently, gamers are responding with a mixture of disappointment and optimism. The responses to Activision Blizzard’s announcement are teeming with fans expressing their desires to see their favorite titles on Game Pass. Simultaneously, others are rejoicing over the resolution of legal issues and the promising dawn of Activision Blizzard’s collaboration with Microsoft. Although most fans are disheartened by the delay in accessing “MW3” on Game Pass, it’s essential to remember that this setback may be temporary.
As Xbox fans await the arrival of their cherished “Call of Duty” titles on Game Pass, the future appears promising. While “Although “Modern Warfare 3” may not be available right away, an exciting expansion of gaming options may be on the future. Stay tuned as Activision Blizzard and Microsoft’s partnership unfolds, promising a thrilling journey for gamers around the world.
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