8 Call of Duty Games Still Missing from Xbox Game Pass, Polygon Reports

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Polygon reported that eight Call of Duty games remain unavailable on Xbox Game Pass. The article noted Microsoft purchased Activision and said some observers had expected that acquisition would lead to classic Call of Duty titles appearing on Game Pass. Polygon described Call of Duty as having made only a weak showing on the subscription service. The piece also said the franchise has slipped from its earlier prominence when new launches were major events.

• What happened: Polygon reported that eight Call of Duty games are still missing from Xbox Game Pass.
• Why it matters: Polygon noted Microsoft’s purchase of Activision and that some people expected that acquisition would result in classic Call of Duty games being added to Game Pass.
• Context: Polygon described the Call of Duty franchise as having slipped from a previously lofty position and said individual new releases used to be major events, but the series has made only a weak showing on Game Pass.
• What next: Polygon’s reporting in the provided evidence does not include any announced additions, release dates, or statements from Microsoft about when or whether the missing Call of Duty games will arrive on Game Pass.