Last-Minute Removal of $1 Xbox Game Pass Deal Disappoints Call of Duty Fans Ahead of Black Ops 6 Launch

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on the verge of its highly anticipated release, recent changes to the Xbox Game Pass lineup have left a number of gamers feeling disappointed. The $1 subscription deal, which would have allowed gamers to experience the new title for a significantly lower cost, appears to have been removed just days before the launch date. Reports indicate that the option for a discounted 14-day subscription has vanished, leading many to question its absence.

A review of the official Xbox Game Pass site reveals no trace of this promotional offer, suggesting that the news of its removal is indeed accurate and credible. Scheduled for release on October 25, Black Ops 6 marks a significant milestone as it will be the first title in the long-standing Call of Duty series to be available on Xbox Game Pass from launch, a change resulting from Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard last year.

Access to the game will require an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription, priced at $19.99 / £14.99 and $11.99 / £9.99 per month, respectively. Many gamers were looking forward to using the $1 offer to access the game affordably. The sudden disappearance of this option is undoubtedly a letdown for players, but it is not entirely unexpected.

Historically, Call of Duty titles have seen substantial sales figures during their launch periods, making it seem imprudent for Microsoft to offer such an enticingly low price right before release. While there has been no official statement regarding the potential return of the $1 Xbox Game Pass deal in the future, it is reasonable to speculate that it may reappear after the buzz of Black Ops 6's launch has settled.

Though the timing of this change raises questions, it should be noted that this isn't the first occasion the $1 offer has briefly vanished, indicating that there could be other underlying reasons for its removal.