Call of Duty: WWII now available on Xbox Game Pass: reasons to play it today

Intense campaign, classic multiplayer and cooperative zombies in a delivery that returned to its origins.

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Call of Duty: WWII is now playable through Xbox Game Pass on console and PC, and it does so as one of the most valued releases of the modern era of the saga. Originally launched in 2017 by Sledgehammer Games, this title marked a return to the franchise’s most representative conflict: World War II, without futuristic embellishments or exaggerated mechanics.

Its arrival on the service is a great opportunity to rediscover one of the chapters that best balances campaign, competitive multiplayer, and zombie mode. Years after its debut, WWII remains an intense, solid, and visually well-crafted experience thanks to retrocompatibility on Xbox Series.

Call of Duty: WWII on Game Pass – why it’s worth it

The story puts us in the shoes of Ronald “Red” Daniels, a member of the US 1st Infantry Division, from the Normandy landings to the final stages of the European front. It’s a direct, no-frills campaign with a human and raw focus, narrating the sacrifice of soldiers without artifice.

Visually, the game stands out for its sound effects, historical scenarios, and realistic lighting that still looks excellent on current consoles. As for content, it includes from the first minute:

• Full campaign, with spectacular sequences and a solid pace

• Classic competitive multiplayer, without futuristic abilities or vertical jumps

• Nazi Zombie mode, with a dark tone and cooperative survival elements

Sledgehammer Games bet on returning the player to the classic essence of Call of Duty, focusing on tactical combat, realistic atmosphere, and more traditional design. For many, it remains one of the last releases that best represents the original identity of the franchise.

Available now through Xbox Game Pass, Call of Duty: WWII is a safe bet for those seeking action-packed warfare with character, solid storytelling, and varied modes. A highly recommended download this summer if you haven’t tried it yet.