Xbox Game Pass price cut, Call of Duty excluded

Microsoft has announced a surprising price reduction for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, lowering the monthly cost from $29.99 to $22.99. However, this comes with a significant change: future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service at launch. This marks the end of an experiment where Microsoft attempted to bolster its subscription service by including major franchises, potentially at the expense of direct game sales. The decision suggests a strategic shift in how Microsoft plans to integrate its acquired gaming studios and their flagship titles into its ecosystem.