This is a serious step for Microsoft
When Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard, it promised to release all new games on Game Pass, including Call of Duty. Then news appeared that the company had not yet finally decided to take this step, since the series brings in a lot of money. According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft still decided to keep its promise and not deviate from the original concept of Game Pass, so the next part of Call of Duty will actually be released on the subscription service.
The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops on Game Pass will be announced during the summer presentation of the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th. The game itself is expected to be released in October.
The release of Call of Duty on Game Pass could allow Microsoft to significantly increase the number of subscribers. At the same time, there have recently been rumors that subscriptions may become more expensive, and that some new subscription plan may appear. Perhaps created just for Call of Duty.