The Call of Duty team responds after the change in Game Pass with their games

The saga will continue in the catalog, but new games will take longer to arrive.

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The recent change in Xbox Game Pass has sparked a lot of debate, especially after it was confirmed that future Call of Duty games will no longer be available on the first day. Now, the Call of Duty team has spoken out to clarify their stance.

From Activision, they have responded directly, making it clear that their relationship with the service remains intact, although with significant nuances in how future releases will be integrated.

Call of Duty will remain on Game Pass, but with a different schedule

The message is clear: Game Pass is still an important part of the franchise, but the model is changing. From now on, new titles will not be added on their release day.

Instead:

• Future Call of Duty games will arrive on Game Pass Ultimate later, usually during the next holiday season after their release
• Current games in the franchise will remain available in the catalog without changes
• The goal remains to provide the best possible experience for players on all platforms

This move confirms the adjustment in Xbox’s strategy with one of its most powerful franchises, maintaining its presence on the service but delaying its arrival.

Although the decision has sparked debate, the Call of Duty team insists that Game Pass is still an important channel for players to discover the franchise. Now it remains to be seen how the community reacts to this new model in the coming months.

Game Pass continues to be an awesome place for players to discover games, including Call of Duty. Our focus remains unchanged: to deliver the best possible Call of Duty game experience for players across every platform. We’ll continue to support Game Pass through catalog titles…

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) April 21, 2026