Call of Duty fans rejoice! Modern Warfare III, the latest entry in the franchise (and the last with PlayStation-exclusive content!), is hitting Xbox Game Pass today, July 24th. This is the first Call of Duty title ever on Game Pass, and it comes just after a price hike announcement.
Here’s the sweetener: Microsoft is also planning to launch the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass later this year, with day-one access for some subscribers. This is a big move for Xbox Game Pass, offering access to a major franchise and potentially softening the blow of recent price increases.
Here are some interesting facts about Call of Duty:
- Colossal Franchise: Call of Duty is the best-selling first-person shooter game series ever, according to Guinness World Records [Wikipedia]. Over 425 million copies have been sold, with a whopping 100 million active players every month [Wikipedia].
- Time Warp: If you were to add up all the hours players have spent on Call of Duty, it would rack up to over 2.85 million years – that’s longer than humans have even been around! [Atrium Society]
- Real World Inspiration: The series blends fictional storylines with real-world events and historical figures, creating an immersive experience [Britannica].
- Humble Beginnings: The original Call of Duty had the codename “Medal of Honor Killer” during development, referencing another popular war game franchise [WatchMojo.com].
- Hollywood Impact: Believe it or not, footage from Call of Duty games has even been used in real-life military propaganda [WatchMojo.com].