Jogadores have noticed an important change in the offering of Call of Duty in the Xbox ecosystem. The PC version of Call of Duty: Vanguard, a title released in 2021 by Sledgehammer Games, was added to Microsoft Store this week. The game was previously only available for consoles.
The move comes shortly after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, from 2019, arrives at Game Pass this Thursday, April 17th. The pattern of adding PC versions to the store usually precedes inclusion in the subscription catalog.
Atualização on Microsoft Store draws attention from the community
The game’s store page now lists the standard edition for Xbox on PC. Antes, the offer was limited to consoles.
Essa technical change usually sets the stage for the security to enter Game Pass at some point. The same happened with Modern Warfare shortly before the official announcement of its arrival in service.
- The PC version of Vanguard gained achievements specific to Windows on the platform
- The title was developed by Sledgehammer Games as the 18th in the main franchise
- The campaign takes place on Segunda Guerra Mundial with a focus on different battlefronts
- Multiplayer includes varied maps and classic modes from the series
- Zombies mode is also part of the full experience
Comunidades fans followed the update closely. Muitos remember that the PC port usually indicates internal preparation for distribution via subscription.
Cinco franchise titles already run on Game Pass
Atualmente, the catalog has five games from the series available to subscribers.
Call of Duty: WWII, from 2017, opens the list with a setting in Segunda Guerra. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, released in 2022, brings the modern campaign and updated multiplayer.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, from 2023, continues the narrative. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, from 2024, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, from 2025, complete the latest options on the Black Ops side.
The addition of these games expanded access to solo, multiplayer and Warzone campaigns for those with an Ultimate, Premium or Game Pass PC subscription. Bônus and Warzone also come with some signatures.
Modern Warfare paves the way for more additions
The arrival of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare this Thursday reinforces Microsoft’s interest in bringing classics from the franchise. The 2019 game marked the restart of the Modern Warfare sub-series with special operations in European cities and Oriente Médio.
Muitos players who didn’t try the title at the time can now test the campaign and multiplayer at no extra cost. The inclusion sparked discussions about the pace of additions of older titles.
Especialistas note that the franchise’s current focus remains on the Modern Warfare line. Ainda Thus, the preparation of Vanguard suggests that the company does not rule out expanding the catalog with other releases in the series.
What the move means for the future of the franchise
Sledgehammer Games, responsible for Vanguard, should deliver the next Call of Duty soon according to the development cycle. The rumor that Vanguard may only reach Game Pass in 2027 is gaining strength among analysts.
Isso would align the addition with the release of the studio’s next title and help generate anticipation.
For now, there is no official date for Vanguard in service. Microsoft usually announces Game Pass game waves a few days in advance.
Jogadores monitors Microsoft Store and the Game Pass app for confirmations. Enquanto that, the five titles already available offer hours of content for those who want to revisit or discover the franchise.
The strategy of bringing older games complements recent releases and keeps the catalog attractive to different subscriber profiles.
