Analyst Predicts Xbox Game Pass Could Be Cutting More Day One First Party Games

Microsoft may extend Xbox Game Pass’s new day-one release limits beyond Call of Duty to other major first-party games, according to Ampere Analysis.

The likely model would be delayed or “windowed” releases for big blockbusters, while some titles and indie games may still arrive on Game Pass at launch.

Older Call of Duty games are still expected to be added later, even as new entries skip day one.

The move would help Microsoft protect revenue, but it could weaken one of Game Pass’s biggest selling points for subscribers.