Xbox's Big Promise
CALL of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to be a huge release in 2024, and Xbox had made a significant promise to its players.
What Happened to the Offer?
Following Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard for a whopping $69 billion, Xbox had pledged some benefits for its players. Typically, Xbox offers a one-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a mere £1/$1 to entice new or lapsed subscribers. However, just a week before the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the £1/$1 offer was suddenly revoked.
Price Increase and Changes
Recently, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate saw a substantial price hike from £12.99/$16.99 to £14.99/$19.99. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass for Console was replaced by Xbox Game Pass Standard, which no longer includes recent releases. This means players who previously had an £8.99/$10.99 Xbox Game Pass for Console subscription now need to pay almost double to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Fans' Reaction
This isn't the first time Xbox has removed the £1/$1 offer right before a major game release. Last year, the same move was made before the launch of Starfield. Fans are disappointed by this decision, as the affordable offer usually encourages continued subscriptions. Many players of online games like Call of Duty are likely to stick with their Ultimate subscription after the trial period ends.
What's Next?
With the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 scheduled for October 25, 2024, this sudden change has left players feeling let down. As it's the second time this has occurred, many believe it may become a trend for future releases. The upcoming game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is likely to see the continuation of this removal of the cheap offer.
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