Summary
A Reddit user recently spotted aCall of Dutytitle in the catalog of the Xbox Cloud Gaming mobile app. The discovery adds further fuel to the recent rumors of Xbox gearing up to add theCall of Dutylibrary to Game Pass, further hinting that it may be available to stream over the cloud as well.
It seems we may be close, though, as an eagle-eyed user recently stumbled upon an intriguing find in the Xbox Cloud Gaming app. In a Reddit post, they revealed thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 3appeared listed among the titlescompatible with Xbox Cloud Gaming, a service bundled with Game Pass Ultimate that allows players to stream games directly to their devices from a server.
The user did attempt to launchBlack Ops 3through Cloud Gaming, but ended up with the app freezing and reverting to the home screen, further indicating that it isn’t supposed to be listed at this time. They also clarified that they don’t own the game. This unexpected discovery may hint at Microsoft making the Call of Duty library available via bothGame Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Call of Duty On Game Pass May Just Be Months Away
With how huge theCall of Dutyfanbase is, adding the entire back-catalog of the series to Game Pass seems like a no-brainer for Microsoft, especially now that it owns the IP. It’s believed thatXbox will announceCall of Dutytitlesfor Game Pass at its rumored June Showcase. While there’s no concrete evidence that suggests cloud gaming functionality will be included, it would explain why it’s taken so long. Moreover, the prospect is also enticing, as newerCall of Dutygames have huge download sizes, and being able to jump in without dealing with lengthy downloads and storage space issues is highly convenient.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III combines three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies, providing fans with the deepest and most ambitious Call of Duty ever. The Campaign has been designed as a co-op game that can be played with up to 4 players online or as a solo cinematic thrill-ride. Multiplayer will be the franchise’s deepest, most rewarding and most engaging to date, with new ways to rank up, customize, and gear up for battle. And Zombies delivers an all-new mind-blowing experience with its own dedicated narrative. The title ushers in an unprecedented level of innovation, including jaw-dropping environments, never before experienced weaponry and abilities, and the introduction of a new, improved fluid movement system.
