Is Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass?

A screenshot from the game Modern Warfare 3Activision

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has landed and you may be curious to know if the game is available to play on Xbox Game Pass. So, here’s whether or not you can play the latest COD title on the Microsoft streaming service.

The latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise, Modern Warfare 3, is now available. This is a direct sequel to Modern Warfare 2 that features a brand new campaign to play with familiar characters. There are also plenty of new weapons, maps, and multiplayer modes for players to enjoy.

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If you’re planning to play Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox consoles or PC you may be wondering if the game is available on Xbox Game Pass. The popular streaming service is a great way to save money on new releases after all!

With that in mind, here’s everything we know about MW3 on Xbox Game Pass.

A screenshot from the game Modern Warfare 3Modern Warfare 3 is not releasing on Xbox Game Pass

Is Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass?

No, the game is not available on the Xbox Game Pass, at the time of writing. The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has finally been cleared, but there is still a running contract with Sony as of the present.

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Therefore, Microsoft couldn’t put MW3 on the Xbox Game Pass at launch. If you want to play it through the Xbox Game Pass, you will have to wait for 2024 and beyond, since that is when the games are supposed to start appearing on the service.

However, if you want to play it right now, either on PC or on Xbox, you will have to purchase it from either Steam, the Blizzard shop, or the Microsoft store for the full price.

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