CoD: Black Ops 6 is the latest part of the well-known shooter series and the first to be available directly on release in Game Pass. Of course, you can ask yourself whether it helps or hurts the game. A gaming analyst now explains whether the subscription had an impact.
What is it about? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on October 25, 2024 and was a step in the right direction for many fans of the series. The game appeared for the first time in Game Pass right at launch. Microsoft subscription users could play the game on PC and Xbox at no additional cost.
One might ask whether the subscription has an influence on the numbers. In MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller’s circle of friends, the test subscription did not lead to a purchase of the game. A gaming analyst has now explained that Game Pass currently has no negative influence on Black Ops 6, but not a positive one either.
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Who is the analyst? Matt Piscatella is a gaming analyst with a lot of industry experience. He worked for Warner Bros. Games and Activision Blizzard, among others. His hobbyhorse is business analyzes in the gaming industry.
On Bluesky, Piscatella now commented on Black Ops 6 and the influence of Game Pass. After 2 weeks he came to the conclusion that the Game Pass had no negative influence on Black Ops. But not a positive one either. Black Ops 6’s numbers seem pretty good though:
The only word that can be used to describe Call of Duty’s commitment following the release of Black Ops 6 is “crazy.” […] The sales figures for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (excluding subscriptions and additional content) are also developing very well.
Matt Piscatella on CoD: Black Ops 6
However, he makes it clear that Black Ops 6 is not a general example of the influence of Game Pass. Regarding the possible influence of Game Pass on other games, he says: It depends.
He says the debate over Game Pass’s impact has never been settled because it depends on the games in question. Sometimes the subscription helps make a game go viral, but sometimes the subscription is also harmful.
How do you play Black Ops 6? Did you buy it regularly or are you a Game Pass user? Write it to us in the comments. Black Ops 6 seems to have struck a chord with many CoD fans. The Microsoft boss has also already reported positive figures: Microsoft boss reveals: Black Ops 6 is breaking records – a Call of Duty has never been played more at the time of release