8 Call of Duty Games Still Missing from Game Pass
Despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, the majority of the Call of Duty franchise remains unavailable on Xbox Game Pass. While Call of Duty was once considered a major gaming event comparable to other landmark releases in the industry, the series has made only a limited showing on Microsoft’s subscription service since the acquisition completed.
Many of the franchise’s most iconic titles remain available only for purchase rather than through Game Pass, contrary to initial expectations from industry observers that Microsoft would quickly integrate Activision’s extensive back catalog into the service. The company’s massive acquisition of Activision suggested a clear opportunity to leverage the publisher’s valuable game library for Game Pass subscribers, but this strategy has not materialized as anticipated by many.
The article specifically identifies eight Call of Duty games that remain absent from Game Pass. This discussion comes in the context of the upcoming October 23 launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, marking another major release in the long-running franchise that may face similar availability limitations on the subscription platform.