Call of Duty’s Return to Xbox Game Pass: What OG Fans Can Expect in 2026

Xbox Game Pass subscribers will no longer receive Call of Duty as a day-one title, but the franchise’s presence on the service remains intact—just delayed. According to PC Gamer, the next mainline entry won’t arrive until 2025, but more Call of Duty games are expected to join Game Pass in 2026.

This shift could also pave the way for classic titles to be added, potentially reviving fan-favorite entries that helped define the series. The move follows a price reduction for Game Pass, though the franchise’s absence from day-one releases marks a notable change.

Which Call of Duty Games Are Currently on Game Pass?

As of now, only a handful of Call of Duty titles are available on Game Pass:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
• Call of Duty: WWII

The majority of the franchise’s library remains unavailable on the service, leaving over a dozen titles—including the original Modern Warfare trilogy, the first two Black Ops games, and Call of Duty 1 and 2—potentially up for inclusion.

Could Classic Call of Duty Games Finally Arrive on Game Pass?

One standout opportunity is Call of Duty 3, which has never been ported to PC. If added, it would mark the first time the game is playable on platforms beyond its original console release.

"If I had to choose, I'd wholeheartedly pick Treyarch's three CoDs that really stuck with me for all this time, on top of the original MW games, of course. I'm talking here about WaW and the first two Black Ops titles, and I'm going for those because I'm currently hooked on stories about the Second World War and the Vietnam War."

While the full scope of additions remains uncertain, the potential for classic titles to return—or even debut on PC—could reinvigorate interest in the franchise’s roots.

What’s Next for Call of Duty on Game Pass?

If PC Gamer’s report holds true, Xbox players could see a surge of Call of Duty content on Game Pass in the coming years. The delay of the next mainline entry to 2025 means 2026 could be a pivotal year for the series’ return to the subscription service.