Microsoft changed a significant amount of details in April’s update to the XBOX Game Pass service, where it was announced that Call of Duty titles will not be available day one on the service. Instead, games from the franchise will be added in the following year’s holiday season, around 12 months after launch. While this is still good news, Call of Duty fans will know that the franchise has a yearly release cycle, so playing solely through Game Pass will mean you will always be one entry behind. More Insider Gaming: All Modern Warfare 4 Pre-Order Prices, Editions & Rewards While XBOX did not o
No, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be available on the XBOX Game Pass catalog at launch, though it will be added at a later date. A host of details for Modern Warfare 4 have been released by Activision, who have made it explicitly clear that the title will not be available on Game Pass at launch. More Insider Gaming: Modern Warfare 4 Cosmetics & Collabs Will Be ‘Grounded’ This is a major shift for the franchise after back-to-back Call of Duty games launching day one on the Game Pass service, following Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard, and may come as a shock for those out o
What Game Pass Subscription Tier is Needed For Forza Horizon 6?
Forza Horizon 6 is only available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers with either an Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription. Microsoft’s changes to the Game Pass structure in October 2025 mean only Ultimate Game Pass subscribers have access to Forza Horizon 6, and other first-party titles, on their launch day. Those with a Premium Game Pass subscription will gain access to Forza Horizon 6 within a year of launch, but those with an Essential Game Pass subscription won’t have access to Forza Horizon 6. Are you splashing out on the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 6? Share your plans in the Insider Gami