One of the best-selling games on Xbox right now isCall of Duty: Black Ops 2, a game that originally released in 2012 for the Xbox 360.Call of Duty: Black Ops 2was a massive hit when it first launched, earning critical acclaim for its action-packed multiplayer experience and memorable Zombies mode. It remains one of the most popularCall of Dutygames ever made, with longevity that outmatches most other games.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2has remained relevant on modern Xbox consoles thanks to the Xbox backward compatibility program. This has made it possible for Xbox gamers to almost every main seriesCall of Dutygame on Xbox One and Xbox Series X,Black Ops 2among them, with the game still selling at a staggering $49.99 due to its unwavering popularity.
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Recently, Microsoft discountedBlack Ops 2to $14.99, and that seems to have played a role in giving the game a big enough boost to make it the third best-selling Xbox game right now. The only titles that are currently ahead ofBlack Ops 2in the “Top Paid Games” sales chart are brand-new releases in blockbuster sports game franchises,NBA 2K23andMadden NFL 23. Right behindBlack Ops 2isCyberpunk 2077, which is enjoying a resurgence of its own thanks to the updates that CD Projekt Red has released to improve the game as well as the popularity surrounding theCyberpunk: Edgerunnersanime on Netflix.
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Interestingly,Call of Duty: Black Ops 2isn’t the only classicCall of Dutygame that’s currently in the top 10 best-selling Xbox games list. TheoriginalCall of Duty: Black Opsfinds itself in the 10th place spot, though it’s considerably cheaper than its sequel, priced at $29.99.
It’s clear that there’s an appetite for classicCall of Dutyexperiences like this on Xbox. And for those that don’t feel like paying for the games but still want to play them, they can likely look forward to checking out the franchise through Xbox Game Pass at some point in the future. Once Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard goes through, all the company’s games willlikely be added to Xbox Game Pass, so it’s just a matter of time before theCall of Dutyfranchise makes the leap.
Call of Dutyhas an impressive past, but the franchise’s future is looking bright as well. While there have been some complaints about theModern Warfare 2multiplayer beta, the buzz surrounding the new game seems to be generally positive. Fans will have to wait for the full game to drop next month to see howModern Warfare 2stacks up to classics likeBlack Ops 2.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2is out now for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
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