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“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” Launches Tomorrow: Microsoft’s Big Play for Gaming Dominance

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By Web Desk Published October 24, 2024 3 Min Read
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Microsoft, which acquired the game’s publisher Activision-Blizzard for $69 billion last year, is setting the stage for a major stride towards gaming dominance with tomorrow’s launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This move marks the largest acquisition in the sector’s history and positions Microsoft to transform into the “Netflix of video games.”

The highly anticipated release of the “Call of Duty” franchise—among the world’s top-selling games—will be the first to debut on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass from day one. Additionally, the game will be accessible to PlayStation and PC users.

Analyst Mat Piscatella from Circana views this as “the biggest push” yet to enhance a subscription platform. Previously, video game revenues primarily came from physical game sales. The trend has shifted towards in-game purchases and subscription models like Netflix or Disney+.

“The response to this release could significantly pivot the industry towards or away from the subscription model,” Piscatella explained.

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Microsoft is targeting 100 million customers for Game Pass by 2030, although growth has moderated post-pandemic. As of February, Game Pass boasted about 34 million subscribers.

In a strategic move, only “Ultimate” tier subscribers will have access to the game upon its release this Friday. Despite the game’s crucial role in Microsoft’s strategy, its creators highlight its intrinsic appeal.

“Black Ops 6 offers something for everyone,” stated Stephanie Snowden, communications head at Call of Duty Studios, during a promotional event in London. The game immerses players in a 1991 Gulf War-themed alternate reality filled with conspiracy and paranoia.

Snowden emphasized the game’s focus on entertainment, dismissing any political implications related to current U.S. divisions or the upcoming presidential election.

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— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) October 23, 2024

Described as a “blockbuster moment” of the year, the game aims to entertain without conveying any political message.

Brian Comiskey of the Consumer Technology Association noted that the “Call of Duty” saga, a pioneering force in online multiplayer gaming, has generated over $30 billion in global revenue in just over two decades.

“It’s more than just a game; it’s a community,” Comiskey remarked, acknowledging the long-standing social aspect of the series. This factor might attract longtime players, even if the new release doesn’t break new ground.

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