In addition to this, Microsoft is also looking to grab as many high-profile AAA releases as possible, as evident with the recent release ofOutriderson launch and the upcomingMLB The Show 21. The next entry in the highly popularBattlefieldfranchise,Battlefield 6is also rumored to launch on Xbox Game Pass which is huge, for a variety of reasons.
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Battlefield Is An EA Heavy Hitter
RecentBattlefieldgamesmight not have had the most consistently positive critical reception but are no slouch when it comes to sales. In a similar vein to Activision’sCall of Dutyseries, theBattlefieldgames are a commercial darling and mostly rank among the bestsellers time and time again.
Battlefield 6 On Game Pass Might Just Be The Beginning
If the rumoredBattlefield 6inclusion is to be believed, it could seemingly be the start of such deals for the future. With the debut launch of the game on the service, it could open the doors for futureBattlefieldgames launching on the service as well, even up to a point where it could be considered as a standard affair. Microsoft’s continued pursuit to snag as many high-profile AAA releases as possible is definitely enticing for fans wanting to side Xbox for this generation, and the inclusion of blockbusters such asBattlefield 6may be a groundbreaking stepfor now.
In addition to this, such a deal also opens up room for speculation on what other games might be looming over the horizon. The addition of a previouslySony-exclusive franchiseMLB The Show 21’s debut on the serviceis a testament to the limits Xbox seems to be capable of reaching, and it might not be far when the biggest blockbusters such as the likes of futureAssassin’s Creedgames and perhaps, even theCall of Dutygames would be a part of the service at launch.
Battlefield 6is in development for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a targeted release window of Holiday 2021.
