Microsoft removes Call of Duty from Game Pass, lowers subscription pricing
Summary
Microsoft is lowering the monthly price of its Game Pass subscriptions but will no longer offer new Call of Duty games on launch day as part of the service. Subscribers can still play older Call of Duty titles, and new games will become available on Game Pass during the following holiday season.Key Facts
- Game Pass Ultimate price in the US drops from $29.99 to $22.99 per month (about 23% less).
- PC Game Pass price drops from $16.49 to $13.99 per month (about 22% less).
- New Call of Duty games will not be included on launch day in Game Pass subscriptions.
- Older Call of Duty games will remain available on Game Pass.
- Game Pass Ultimate now includes hundreds of console games, Ubisoft+ Classics, EA Play, PC downloadable games, cloud streaming, and multiplayer services.
- Microsoft lost an estimated $300 million in Call of Duty direct sales while offering the game on Game Pass.
- The changes aim to balance pricing and game availability while saving money for some subscribers.
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission previously criticized Game Pass price increases linked to adding Call of Duty after Microsoft acquired Activision.
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