Recently, an observant Reddit user stumbled upon a Call of Duty title within the Xbox Cloud Gaming mobile app's catalog. This find adds weight to the swirling rumors that Xbox is gearing up to introduce the Call of Duty collection to Game Pass, hinting at the possibility of streaming these games via the cloud.

Since the completion of the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King in October 2023, there has been widespread speculation about when the iconic first-person shooter series would make its way to Xbox Game Pass. The service, akin to Netflix but for games, hit 34 million subscribers by February, as reported by Microsoft. The arrival of Diablo 4 on Game Pass marked the first Activision Blizzard title on the platform, solidifying Xbox's position as the top destination for the game. While Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed efforts to bring Call of Duty to Game Pass, no specific timeline has been disclosed.

Signs indicate that the launch might be imminent, given a recent discovery by an attentive user in the Xbox Cloud Gaming app. In a Reddit post, it was disclosed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was listed among the titles compatible with Xbox Cloud Gaming, an integral part of Game Pass Ultimate enabling game streaming directly to devices from servers.

Although the user's attempt to launch Black Ops 3 via Cloud Gaming resulted in the app freezing and returning to the home screen, suggesting its premature listing, it's worth noting that they do not possess the game. This unexpected revelation hints at the potential availability of the Call of Duty series through both Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Imminent Arrival of Call of Duty on Game Pass

Given the vast Call of Duty community, integrating the entire series into Game Pass appears to be a logical move for Microsoft, especially with its ownership of the intellectual property. Speculations point towards a possible announcement of Call of Duty titles for Game Pass during the speculated June Showcase. While concrete evidence regarding the inclusion of cloud gaming features is lacking, it could explain the delay. Additionally, the allure lies in bypassing extensive downloads and storage concerns with newer Call of Duty games, offering a hassle-free gaming experience.