Will Modern Warfare 3 Be On Game Pass?
10.10.2023 - 12:53
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Xbox Game Pass offers a strong library of games available for a subscription fee, but one title that could give the service a significant boost is the upcoming Not to be confused with 2011's, the new entry follows the rebooted subseries and is set to release across current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox systems as well as PC. With a retail price of $69.99, isn't going to come cheap, making the possibility of an Xbox Game Pass release particularly tantalizing.
The odds of a new entry appearing on Game Pass seem higher than ever right now, thanks to Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, which is currently in the works. Although the deal hasn't closed yet, it's overcome the biggest legal challenges initially presented as obstacles, making the acquisition something close to a done deal. As Microsoft obviously has a vested interest in the success of Game Pass and the general appeal of the Xbox ecosystem, adding to the lineup would be a major feather in its cap, potentially luring new customers into the environment.
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As reported by IGN, Activision Blizzard isn't planning to put on Xbox Game Pass this year. This information was first revealed in a tweet from Activision Blizzard, which delineates the current status of Game Pass plans for and other titles.
For diehards, this may put the possibility of waiting for a potential Game Pass release out of the question, as jumping into both the campaign and multiplayer servers at launch can be a huge part of the appeal. will release on November 10, 2023, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X/S, and PC.
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coming to Xbox Game Pass definitely isn't off the table, however, as Activision Blizzard's tweet also references future plans to bring some of their games to the service in 2024. Although no specifics or guarantees are given, seems like a reasonable addition to Game Pass, as it could bring another influx of players in 2024 without disrupting the launch sales of the game. is also mentioned as a title that won't appear on the service in 2023, so it likewise stands a chance of joining the lineup later.
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Ultimately, waiting on a future Game Pass release for doesn't seem like a very sure strategy, as any potential addition to the game won't be happening in 2023. That being said, 2024 seems certain to see the addition of some Activision Blizzard titles to Game Pass, which could very well include as a major draw. The Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard that's in the works clearly sets the stage for a Game Pass release, but anyone wanting to play