Activision gives decisive answer on MW3 and Game Pass amidst final stages of Microsoft deal

With the conclusion of the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard looming, as almost all regulatory hurdles have been surpassed, the Call of Duty developer has given the ultimate answer to the question many have been asking.

Activision Blizzard confirmed today via an official announcement that the upcoming Modern Warfare 3 release will not be coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2023. The news comes after reports from over the weekend suggest that both Microsoft and Activision Blizzard want to close the deal this week or very early next week, as the extended deadline to close the deal on Oct. 18 is coming up.