Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set new records for the franchise, becoming the biggest Call of Duty launch in history. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed this during the company's recent earnings call, highlighting several impressive achievements:
1. Record-breaking launch: Black Ops 6 had the largest three-day opening weekend in Call of Duty's 20-plus year history.
2. Player engagement: The game set records for day one players, total players, hours played, and total matches played during its opening weekend.
3. Game Pass impact: Black Ops 6's launch day saw a record number of new Game Pass subscriber additions.
4. Cross-platform success: Unit sales on PlayStation and Steam were up over 60% year-over-year.
5. PC player growth: The game attracted the highest number of opening weekend PC players in the franchise's history.
Matt Cox, senior vice president and general manager of Call of Duty, expressed gratitude to players worldwide and emphasized that this is just the beginning. The game's success aligns with Activision's goal to reach as many players as possible across different platforms and play styles.
It's worth noting that this launch is particularly significant as it's the first Call of Duty release under Microsoft's ownership following the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The game's availability on Xbox Game Pass from day one likely contributed to its record-breaking performance.
