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Since its parent company acquired Activision just last year,Call of Dutyenthusiasts have been waiting for some titles by the publisher to make their way onto Game Pass.
The Eight Latest Offerings by Xbox Game Pass
Xbox took to its official website toannounceWave 2 of its Game Pass subscription for the end of January and the beginning of February. The list features some heavy hitters, like the upcoming remakePersona 3 Reload, and considering how it’s going to be available on the service at launch, that should’ve been more than enough reason for fans to be excited.
Joining P-Studio’s title are numerous other great additions, includingPalworldandF1 23, but it seems like even a whopping eight games were not enough to satisfy everyone.
One of those eight titles has already become available on Xbox Game Pass starting today, which is a “story-driven, first-person psychological-thriller” calledThose Who Remain, which should be exciting for fans of the horror genre.
The next two games are not too far either, as on January 18,Turnip Boy Robs a Banklaunches worldwide and will be available on the service on day one. Along with that, racing and Formula 1 enthusiasts also have something to look forward to in the form ofF1 23.
Just a day after that comesPalworld, which is aPokémon-esque title in which players can catch more than 100 creatures in a “mysterious land.” Yet another title that is going to be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass isGo Mecha Ball, which is being added to the subscription on January 25. Fans of the roguelite genre should also be excited to know that top-down arena shooterBrotatojoins the service on January 30.
Activision Fans Are Disappointed About the Absence of Call of Duty Titles
Even with the addition of eight titles to its Game Pass service, it seems like Xbox has been unable to please plenty of Activision fans who had been looking forward toCall of Dutygames on the subscription.
The official Xbox Game Pass X accountsharedthe same list with its audience on the platform, and numerous players expressed their disappointment with the Wave 2 announcement.
When do we get the Activision games
— ✭EraOfBliss🦁Just A Cool Alexa Bliss Fan Account✨️ (@Era_Of_Bliss)August 11, 2025
Another user stated that none of the announced games seem exciting, and they would rather want Activision’s iconic shooter titles instead.
Bruh these game’s boring as hell. Please just give me my old call of duty’s instead
— . (@appeljuice724)August 24, 2025
Activision fans were not the only ones who found the list underwhelming, as others also brought up interesting points.
these are $2 games you can buy to own on Steam and play on your PC or Steam Deck. Who needs Xbox?
— retrobrahhh (@retrobrahhh)July 15, 2025
Xbox just cannot seem to catch a break.
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Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
