The video game universe is about to undergo a seismic shift with the imminent acquisition of gaming giant, Activision Blizzardby Microsoft.
With the company’s future at stake, Activision Blizzard has revealed plans for its game catalog, and fans have a lot to look forward to.
Activision Blizzard games coming to Game Pass in 2024
In an exciting turn of events, Activision Blizzard announced on its official Twitter account on Monday (9/10) that its renowned games will be added to the catalog of Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service.
This news is a confirmation of the strategic approach of Microsoft to further expand its dominance in the gaming industry. However, it is important to highlight that this integration will not occur immediately, and not everything will be available at the same time.
Instead, the company plans a gradual rollout, scheduled to begin a few months from now. This will ensure that the transition is done well and that players have time to prepare for the arrival of the titles.
Microsoft had already made clear its desire to bring Activision Blizzard games to Game Pass, opening the doors to classics from the company’s catalog as well as new releases.
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These games will be available to PC gamers, Xbox gamers, and those who prefer to stream games in the cloud on their devices.
Activision Blizzard is the force behind some of gaming’s most iconic franchises, including the beloved “Crash Bandicoot” series, the epic fantasy “Warcraft,” the shooter series “Call of Duty,” and even the addictive mobile game “Candy Crush.”
A Microsoft is awaiting with high expectations the completion of the acquisition, scheduled for next Friday (13/10), as it is subject to pending approval from the UK market regulatory authorities, specifically the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
This merger promises to redefine the landscape of video games and the digital entertainment industry as a whole. As gamers eagerly await the inclusion of Activision Blizzard titles on Game Pass, some information about the release schedule is starting to emerge.
For example, the long-awaited arrival of “Diablo IV” to the service should not occur in the short term, as had already been indicated by Blizzard in July.
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However, patience will be rewarded, as the inclusion of this and other iconic franchises is in Microsoft’s plans.
Speaking of iconic franchises, the series “Call of Duty” is one of the most intriguing themes of the acquisition. Given the series’ history and its strong connection to the PlayStation brand, many are wondering when the “Call of Duty” games will arrive on Game Pass.
According to preliminary information, fans will have to wait a little longer, as the arrival of these games will take time. However, with Microsoft now in charge, the wait could be worth it.
It is important to note that, despite the integration into Game Passcloud streaming rights for Activision Blizzard titles will continue to be sold jointly with Ubisoft.
This means that players will have an even greater variety of options to conveniently access these games.
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