The acquisition of Activision Blizzard King by Microsoft sparked excitement among gamers, particularly for the potential inclusion of the Call of Duty franchise in Xbox Game Pass. While some titles like Black Ops 6 and Modern Warfare III have been added, the wait for older, classic entries continues. Recent developments, however, suggest that Call of Duty: Black Ops II might soon join the Game Pass lineup, alongside other pre-Black Ops 4 titles.
Observant fans noticed the addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops II to the Microsoft PC Store and PC Xbox app. This fueled speculation, further amplified by the appearance of almost all pre-Black Ops 4 Call of Duty titles on the PC Xbox Store. While this strongly hints at their imminent arrival on Game Pass, Microsoft has yet to release an official confirmation.
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 is now on the PC version of the Microsoft Store, Game Pass drop might come soon
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Despite the excitement, purchasing these titles now might be premature. With no current discounts and the holiday season approaching, waiting for a potential Game Pass inclusion or a sale seems prudent. This also considers the likelihood of lower player counts until an official announcement is made.
The complete list of Call of Duty games added to the Microsoft PC Store and PC Xbox app includes:
- Call of Duty
- Call of Duty 2
- Call of Duty 4
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2007)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Ghosts
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Microsoft’s gradual approach to integrating Activision Blizzard King’s game library into Game Pass has led some to believe it’s a strategic move to encourage direct purchases. While the eventual inclusion of most titles seems likely, some exceptions might remain. Titles like Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 have already joined the Game Pass library, suggesting a continued expansion of the available titles.
Until concrete information emerges regarding Black Ops II and other Call of Duty titles joining Game Pass, players are left with the choice of purchasing the games or patiently waiting. Given the lack of sales and the proximity of the winter holidays, holding out for a Game Pass announcement or a price reduction appears to be the most sensible option. However, for those eager to relive the classic Call of Duty multiplayer experience, purchasing now and joining the existing player base might be a more appealing option.
