"To be very clear, we know what you expect and rest assured we will deliver, and overdeliver, on those expectations as we move forward ... We will no longer do back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare or Black Ops games. The reasons are many, but the main one is to ensure we provide an absolutely unique experience each and every year. We will drive innovation that is meaningful, not incremental."
"On social media, the official account for Xbox Game Pass noted that Call of Duty ranked first for total players and hours in 2025. In addition to #1 in November, @CallofDuty closed out 2025 as the #1 franchise on Xbox Game Pass for total players and hours all year 🫡Here's to @CallofDuty & its worldwide community. Season 1 of #BlackOps7 + Call of Duty: Warzone is just getting warmed up. - Xbox Game Pass (@XboxGamePass) December 10, 2025"
Call of Duty led Xbox Game Pass in 2025 for total players and total hours, according to the Xbox Game Pass official account, though no specific figures were provided. Activision acknowledged that Black Ops 7 did not meet the publisher's expectations and announced it will stop releasing direct year-to-year sequels of Modern Warfare or Black Ops. The stated aim is to ensure uniquely different yearly experiences and to pursue meaningful innovation rather than incremental changes. The simultaneous Game Pass success and franchise underperformance highlight strong engagement within the subscription service alongside mixed commercial reception.
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