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A new leak has sparked major excitement across the Xbox community — suggesting that one of the most iconic first-person shooters of all time could soon join the Xbox Game Pass lineup.
The Return of a Classic?
Since Microsoft’s landmark acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, fans have been eagerly waiting to see which classic titles from the publisher’s vast library would arrive on Game Pass. While recent Call of Duty entries have already landed on the service, older fan-favourites have remained notably absent.
That might be about to change. According to a Reddit user, the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) was spotted in a recent Xbox Game Pass advertisement — sparking intense speculation that the legendary shooter is on its way back.
“Sorry for the bad picture quality, but unless I’m seeing things, that’s the original Modern Warfare 2 at the top right of the Game Pass ad,” the post read. “I just checked and as of 11/8/2025 it’s not on Game Pass and I don’t see it on ‘Games Coming Soon’, so I find it weird it’s in an ad.”
Remaster or Original?
Some fans believe the image could be referencing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered instead of the original release. The remaster features the full single-player campaign but omits the classic multiplayer modes — making it a more likely candidate for Game Pass inclusion without disrupting the active Black Ops 7 playerbase.
It’s also possible that the marketing team simply used the wrong artwork, given how similar the covers are between both titles. Still, the timing of this leak feels suspiciously deliberate.
What This Could Mean for Game Pass
If Modern Warfare 2 (2009) or its remaster does join Game Pass, it could open the floodgates for even more of Activision’s golden-era shooters to follow. Imagine booting up Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Black Ops 2, or World at War on your Series X without spending an extra penny.
Not only would it revive classic multiplayer communities, but it would also offer younger gamers a chance to experience the golden age of Call of Duty firsthand. However, Activision may tread carefully — ensuring these legacy releases don’t undercut the momentum of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Final Thoughts
Whether this turns out to be a mistaken asset or an early glimpse of what’s to come, the prospect of Modern Warfare 2 returning via Xbox Game Pass has fans buzzing. For many, it’s not just nostalgia — it’s the return of a defining moment in FPS history.