According to insider TheGhostOfHope, the Xbox Game Pass price increase was met with enthusiasm in the studios working on Call of Duty. Activision developers are confident that the new tariff will bring them more financial stability and increase bonuses that depend on the success of the games.
"I spoke to several Call of Duty developers who claim that the recent Game Pass price increase from $19.99 to $29.99 is a positive development for Call of Duty studios.
Financially, this will be a personal benefit to them, as it will lead to increased income, which means they will have better control over their future and what they can achieve.
In addition, bonuses and the like promise much more financial benefit if they are successful now. The news of the price increase also means that in order to receive these bonuses, they will have to make games that will sell better.
There is a fairly positive sentiment within Activision right now regarding Black Ops 7. A few months ago, management was unhappy, but now feels better."
Although the long-term consequences of the price increase are not yet clear, the reaction of Call of Duty developers shows that Microsoft's strategy of increasing costs and expanding content may pay off.
