The lack of Call of Duty titles in Game Pass and the price hike revive the debate over the service.
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The recent price hike of Xbox Game Pass continues to generate conversation within the community, especially among those who were expecting to see the purchase of Activision Blizzard reflected in the service’s catalog. Many players claim they would have accepted the increase more readily if games from Call of Duty and other franchises from the company had been added more consistently.
On various forums and social media, users point out that the current selection of titles seems irregular and lacking a clear logic. Some Call of Duty games have been added in a staggered manner, while others remain absent without explanation. “If they had really added the entire Activision saga, I would have kept it without hesitation,” commented one of the most voted players in the debate thread.
The community questions the current Game Pass strategy
| Idea | Community proposal | Benefit for the player |
|---|---|---|
| Integrate all Activision and Blizzard games | Include the entire Call of Duty saga, as well as Blizzard classics like Diablo, StarCraft, or Overwatch. | Give meaning to the price increase and offer a complete catalog of historic franchises. |
| Unified subscription with World of Warcraft | Combine Game Pass Ultimate with the monthly fee of World of Warcraft at no extra cost. | Attract millions of PC players and strengthen the value of the service. |
| Greater consistency in releases | Avoid random jumps in sagas; add titles in an orderly and complete manner. | Offer a more logical and predictable experience for subscribers. |
| More advantages for game buyers | Include additional discounts, rewards, or early access for active users of the Xbox Store. | Balance the relationship between digital purchase and subscription. |
| More flexible and personalized plans | Allow choosing between Game Pass only for console, only for PC, or with cloud games, adjusting prices. | Make the service more accessible and adapted to different types of players. |
| Full compatibility with Steam Deck and ROG Ally | Optimize Game Pass and xCloud for portable devices with Windows or Linux. | Expand the Xbox experience beyond the living room, without relying solely on consoles. |
| Greater social and cross-platform integration | Unify profiles and progress between Xbox, PC, and mobile, with cross-chat and shared groups. | Strengthen the Xbox community and make cross-play more natural. |
| Offer included battle passes | Integrate battle passes from popular games (like Call of Duty or Overwatch) within Game Pass Ultimate. | Increase monthly value and attract active players of free-to-play titles. |
| Improved communication about upcoming releases | Clear and updated calendars about upcoming games that will arrive or leave the service. | Avoid confusion and maintain constant interest in the catalog. |
Among the most repeated opinions, there is a common feeling: the perceived value of the service has changed. “Paying $360 a year no longer makes sense if you don’t have your own games,” stated a user, pointing out that at that price, many prefer to buy the titles they’re interested in directly when they’re on sale. Others, however, defend that the subscription is still worthwhile if the monthly catalog is utilized well.
There are also those who demand greater integration of Blizzard titles, especially World of Warcraft, even suggesting the possibility of including its subscription within the Ultimate plan. For others, the lack of a WoW version for consoles represents a missed opportunity. “They could have turned millions of PC players into Game Pass subscribers if they had brought Warcraft to Xbox,” can be read among the most highlighted comments.
Despite divisions, many agree that Game Pass is having a great year in terms of content, but its evolution must reflect more clearly the multi-platform vision and added value that Microsoft promised after the purchase of Activision Blizzard. The conversation remains open, and it seems that players are expecting something more than new releases: they seek coherence and a clear direction for the future of the service.
Founder and editor of SoloXboxOne and Generación Xbox. He is also one of the owners of the GX Group, Samsung Universe and the Reflotes forum. Adrian has reviewed over 200 games on the web and has an average score of 85 according to Opencritic. Among his expertise as a writer and analyst, he has interviewed Microsoft personalities and participated in private gaming events.
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