How to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Activision has officially revealedCall of Duty: Black Ops 6— the first Call of Duty title to be released after Microsoft’s acquisition of the publisher in 2023 and the lapse of the decade-long marketing deal Activision previously held with PlayStation. The reveal came ahead of the2024 Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty Directon June 9, and also confirmed that Black Ops 6 would be heading to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service as a day-one addition.
Black Ops 6 on Game Pass
Call of Dutyis an annual blockbuster franchise that routinely breaks records and dominates sales charts upon release, leading to speculation that Xbox might drop its policy of adding all Microsoft-owned titles to Game Pass on day one at no additional charge. The game also has aggressive microtransactions, including a bi-monthly battle pass and upgraded “Blackcell” pass, plus a constant stream of Operator and weapon bundles. Microsoft may be gambling on the idea that players may be more willing to part with their hard-earned cash for paid DLC content.
Xbox President Sarah Bond testified during theFTC vs Xbox hearingthat players on Xbox Game Pass spend as much as 40% more on games and add-ons than non-subscribers. That statistic could be a motivator behindXbox taking the risk to add such a massive franchise to the subscription model.
Additional information about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 andXbox Game Passis expected during the Xbox Games Showcase.
How to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass to play Black Ops 6
Xbox Game Pass is a tier-based subscription service, and at this time there is no confirmation that all tiers will have access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The basic tier,Xbox Game Pass Core, serves as a replacement to the Xbox Live Gold service and only offers players access to 25 titles. Game Pass Core subscribers also do not receive first-party titles on day one as part of their subscription plan. It is unlikely Game Pass Core will include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 when it launches.
However,Xbox Game Pass for PCand Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tiers of the subscription do receive all first-party Microsoft titles on day one. These games also remain in the service indefinitely.
Microsoft makes subscribing to Xbox Game Pass easy, and there are plenty of options for how you can get in the action on day one with a subscription.
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Redeem a code for Xbox Game Pass
It is possible to find deals on Xbox Game Pass codes both online and in retail stores. Codes for Xbox Game Pass can include 14-day trials for new accounts, 1-month subscriptions, 3-month subscriptions, and 12-month subscriptions. Codes for Xbox Game Pass ultimate can be redeemed via the web atredeem.microsoft.com, via the mobile app, or on your Xbox console.
Can I join Xbox Game Pass for $1 to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
This is one of those yes and no kind of situations. Xbox routinely runs offers where new members cansign up for Xbox Game Pass for just $1. That said, when 2023’s major Xbox exclusive, Starfield, was scheduled to launch as part of the service,Xbox temporarily halted the $1 startup offerfor new subscribers. The offer did return eventually, allowing new subscribers to enjoy Starfield and the rest of the Xbox Game Pass catalog for a $1 trial. A similar situation could occur with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, where we see the $1 offer temporarily discontinued ahead of launch, and then returning later.
Where can I play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass?
Xbox Game Pass is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S consoles, Xbox One consoles, Samsung TVs, Android, iOS, and most devices with access to a web browser. We do not know yet if Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available to play via Xbox Cloud Gaming services. We do know, however, that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is expected to launch natively on Xbox consoles, PlayStation consoles, and PC. Xbox Game Pass is not available on PlayStation consoles, andXbox Cloud Gamingcan not be accessed via PlayStation’s browser. Players on PlayStation will need to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 outright to access the game.
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