Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set a new franchise record for the biggest release ever, with sales on PlayStation and Steam jumping 60 percent compared to last year's Modern Warfare III.
Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella announced the success during Microsoft's earnings report, noting Black Ops 6's massive launch-day and opening weekend numbers, according to IGN.
The game's performance also gave a boost to Xbox Game Pass, setting a record for the most new subscribers in a single day.
Game Pass Growth And Subscriber Surge
Black Ops 6's availability on Game Pass has brought a surge in subscribers, a strategic move that many see as a strong effort to reinvigorate Xbox's service amid recent growth challenges.
Analysts estimated that ...