In recent days, many have questioned the profitability of the games coming to the Xbox Game Pass and the launch of the next one. Call of Duty This is the first day of service. Reports have indicated that Xbox is debating the issue, leading to internal conflict However, new information confirms that a decision has already been made, and It looks like Game Pass users will be able to enjoy the first day of the next Call of Duty.
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, The next Call of Duty will arrive on Xbox Game Pass on day one, making a controversial decision that could significantly affect the effectiveness of this delivery. Here’s what was said about it:
“Microsoft plans a major overhaul of its video game sales strategy, launching the next installment of Call of Duty on its subscription service, instead of the profitable and traditional approach of selling it only a la carte.”
While this may benefit Xbox Game Pass users and increase subscriber numbers, one of the company’s main goals is, There is no denying that this decision will significantly affect business performance.. Let us remember that currently this service has more than 33 million users. This means a maximum of 33 million copies will not be sold traditionally.
While there are no details on the next Call of Duty at the moment, it is expected that the title, which rumors indicate will be a new installment in the Black Ops series, It has an official release during the Xbox Game Showcase held in June. Following this, we can enjoy a presentation focused entirely on this game.
Likewise, let us remember that one of the concessions that Microsoft promised during the trial for the acquisition of Activision Blizzard was to bring Call of Duty to PlayStation consoles for the next 10 years. Along with this, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has assured that he will bring more experiences to the Sony console. Thus, It is certain that the next Call of Duty will be available on PlayStation 5 in the future. In related matters, Phil Spencer talks about Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass. Similarly, Sarah Bond reveals what will happen with the series on her subscription service.
Author’s Note:
The next Call of Duty may become the lowest-selling game in the series in recent years. Xbox is between a rock and a hard place in this regard. On the one hand, they can’t go back on their message of bringing all their first party games to Game Pass, and on the other hand they’re aware that they’ll lose money by doing so.
Through: The Wall Street Journal