How to play Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass

Anmol David
Modern Warfare 3 key art with Xbox Game Pass logo

Microsoft confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is arriving on the Xbox Game Pass library.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to play MW3 through Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service and save a chunk of money in the process.

How to play MW3 with Xbox Game Pass

To play Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass, you need a subscription to Microsoft’s Game Pass service. Then, you’ll need to search within the library and download it.

Keep in mind that the Ultimate and PC tiers will offer players access to the full game (Cross Gen Bundle and Standard Edition respectively), while the Console tier (available only for active subscribers, not new) will only allow them to play the Campaign.

MW3 Xbox Game Pass release date

Microsoft announced that Modern Warfare 3 will arrive on Xbox Game Pass on July 24, 2024. This makes the game the first Call of Duty title to be available on Microsoft’s subscription service.

Also, the date coincides with the game’s Season 5 update, allowing players to enjoy all the content, including a WWE collab, four new weapons, and a ton more.

How much does MW3 cost with Xbox Game Pass?

  • Full access to Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: $19.99 / £14.99 per month (Game Pass Ultimate)
  • Full access to Modern Warfare 3 on PC: $19.99 / £14.99 per month (Game Pass PC)
  • Access to Modern Warfare 3’s Campaign on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: $10.99 / £8.99 per month (Active Game Pass Console subscribers only, no longer available to new subscribers)

Keep in mind that the Game Pass Console subscription tier is now discontinued, meaning it is not available to new subscribers. Active Console tier subscribers can only access the Campaign, until their subscription ends.

Before MW3’s arrival to the service, Microsoft announced an increase in subscription fees on July 9, raising the monthly cost by around $3/£2.

On October 25, 2024, Black Ops 6 will become the next CoD title to be available on Microsoft’s subscription service alongside MW3, including access to Zombies, multiplayer, and the campaign.

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