Call of Duty 2025 LTMs Rumored to Face Brutal Paywall Lock

Highlights

• Call of Duty 2025 LTMs are rumored to be locked behind the Battle Pass, unlike in previous games, where they were freely accessible.
• This game will be developed by Treyarch and will require all monetisation approvals from Microsoft
• Fanbase has been divided by this decision, with players upset that Microsoft is driving the IP towards monetisation and reducing the value.

A recent insider report has stirred up the Call of Duty community by revealing that Microsoft and Activision may be planning to lock the upcoming Call of Duty 2025 LTMs (Limited-Time Modes) installment behind the Battle Pass. This marks a significant shift from the current model, where LTMs are accessible to all players for free.

While some fans see this as a way to add value to the Battle Pass, many others are criticizing it as a move that fragments the player base and monetizes what was previously free content. The mixed reactions highlight ongoing concerns over accessibility and fairness in modern gaming.

Call of Duty 2025 LTMs rumored to be Black Ops 7

The next Call of Duty 2025 LTMs from Activision and Microsoft is highly rumoured to be Black Ops 7, which comes from Call of Duty insider TheGhostOfHope, who has a good track record for leaks and development, and is reportedly done at Treyarch. Monetisation strategies for games are ultimately determined by the publisher, which in this case is Activision.

However, since Activision’s acquisition by Microsoft, any major business or monetisation decision made by Activision must now align with Microsoft’s overarching corporate policies and receive its approval. This added layer of oversight ensures consistency with Microsoft’s broader strategic goals, including those related to player experience, revenue models, and regulatory compliance.

While Activision retains some operational independence, Microsoft’s role as the parent company gives it the final say in monetisation approaches, influencing everything from in-game purchases to subscription integrations and pricing structures.

Black Ops 7 LTMS

“Black Ops 7 will reportedly have more seasonal LTMS and will also be considered ‘higher value’ with all the unique rewards and different game mechanics/modes”, TheGhostofHope claimed. “But, the only way to play the LTMS will be to have the Battle Pass, unlike how it’s currently free for everyone”.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is coming in 2025 according to leaks

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The Ghost Of Hope further added that the higher-level skins and the loot will only be accessible to the Battle Pass owners, which will make the current Call of Duty the most expensive one to date, if players want to experience the content.

Fanbase Reactions

Players are upset with the change that Activision is claiming to bring to COD, and claimed that Microsoft buying out Activision was one of the worst things that could happen to the history of gaming.

Players believe that Microsoft has taken hold of another IP and then directed it towards failure, all in the hopes of monetization. All of the speculation is based on rumors so far, so fans are also eager to wait for official confirmation.

Conclusion

The rumoured decision to lock Limited-Time Modes behind the Battle Pass paywall in the upcoming Black Ops 7 has sparked a lot of controversy within the community. While some of the fans have claimed that this will dish out more diverse and ‘high-value’ content, others have reacted negatively to this, saying it is all for the sake of monetisation overreach, given that the modes were free before this release.

Until confirmation from Activision and Microsoft, the community has remained divided and become wary of the franchise’s future direction under new leadership.

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