In recent years, Microsoft has been actively expanding Xbox Game Pass as part of its efforts to break PlayStation's monopoly, and in February 2024, Microsoft reported that the number of Xbox Game Pass subscribers had exceeded 34 million, a rapid increase from 25 million as of January 2022. In addition, it has been reported that Microsoft will make the next installment of the CoD series available on Xbox Game Pass from the first day of release atthe Xbox Games Showcase to be held on June 9, 2024. 'The Wall Street Journal did not reveal whether the additional fees for playing the CoD series on Xbox Game Pass or the subscription fee forwhich includes new games, will be increased. Microsoft signed a contract in 2022 to supply the CoD series to Nintendo for 10 years, and in July 2023 it agreed with SIE to continue supplying the CoD series to PlayStation. Foreign media outlet Thurrott has stated that 'sales of the CoD series on other platforms will continue,' denying that the CoD series will be an Xbox exclusive.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 20, 2024 07:56 UTC