Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on release day
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is heading to Xbox Game Pass from launch this year, according to a new notification sent to users via a mobile app today.
Several users, including The Verge's Tom Warren, have reported that the announcement confirms that the next entry in the series, and the first since Activision Blizzard's acquisition of Microsoft, will be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on launch day.
Clicking on the announcement takes you to an unavailable webpage on Xbox's official website with today's date, suggesting an official announcement will come within the next few days.
The rumor that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and future games in the series will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch has led to speculation about possible changes to the service. It will be interesting to see if a new subscription model is introduced to include the series or other high profile games that launch in the future.
Very little is known about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at the moment. A recent teaser trailer hints at a setting during the Gulf War, which will likely be the focus of today's live-action trailer. A full reveal of the game is expected to come in a dedicated presentation that will air after this year's Xbox Games Showcase, scheduled for June 9.
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