Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Available Only in Xbox Game Pass’s Premium Tier

Black Ops 7 is one of the biggest premieres of the year, but Microsoft has confirmed the game will be available exclusively through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Cheaper subscription tiers do not include Activision’s new hit.

This detail is significant and may have slipped past many readers. The disclaimer appeared only in a few places, including Xbox Game Pass’s social posts, where a small note at the bottom of the image states: “*Excludes Call of Duty titles. **Requires Game Pass Ultimate.” Until now, many had assumed the launch would also be covered by lower-cost plans.

Some users have found the fine-print disclaimer on the graphic odd, even though it appeared on official channels.

Microsoft’s choice has sparked debate and disappointment. Plenty of players hoped to save money, only to discover that access to Black Ops 7 requires the most expensive tier.

The situation could undermine trust in the service, since Game Pass has been billed as offering day-one releases for major titles. Call of Duty’s exception is a sharp reminder that the biggest launches may still cost extra.

Source: iXBT.games