In the wake of the pending Microsoft and Activision Blizzard acquisition, fans have been eagerly anticipating news on how this merger would impact the Xbox Game Pass.
With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 slated for release in a month, the timing and specifics of Activision Blizzard’s game introductions have been a matter of speculation. While the ink on the acquisition deal isn’t dry yet, Activision Blizzard broke the silence on Twitter.
Recently, Activision Blizzard made an announcement that has the gaming community buzzing. While they confirmed that flagship titles (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Diablo IV) won’t be available on Game Pass this year, they teased a significant addition of games from their expansive catalogue in 2024. The company didn’t specify which titles they’re considering, but the mere possibility of beloved games joining Game Pass has garnered significant excitement.
This prospective integration into Game Pass has been a point of keen interest, especially given how strategically Microsoft has strengthened its selection with noteworthy titles. A testament to this strategy was Microsoft’s rapid inclusion of 20 titles, including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and DOOM from Bethesda Games into Game Pass, mere days after finalising the acquisition of ZeniMax Media and Bethesda in March 2021.
Despite this promising insight into the future of Game Pass post-acquisition, there remains speculation about which titles Activision Blizzard may keep exclusive to the Xbox platform. Whether certain major releases will feature on Game Pass also remains a topic of intrigue. As the merger’s dust settles, only forthcoming official announcements will unveil the full details.
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