The debate has reportedly been going on internally for some time, with concerns about Game Pass undercutting Call of Duty's revenue.
It's been claimed that the game, codenamed Freedom, was only in development for about six months before being cancelled.
Vicarious Visions was ultimately folded into Blizzard Entertainment in 2021, before being renamed to Blizzard Albany.
Meanwhile, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch in November, according to a new report.
The [REDACTED] Showcase will take place afterwards and offer a deep dive into the "next installment of a beloved franchise."
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That's as per the LinkedIn profile of Toby Schadt, who's design director at developer Toys for Bob.
The number of suspicious Call of Duty accounts over the weekend might even have been higher owing to the recent free trial.
It's been claimed that Microsoft is preparing an announcement related to past Call of Duty titles at its summer showcase.
Former social media strategist Brian Hong reveals the figure on LinkedIn, though Activision hasn't corroborated the same.
Players can now get a taste for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer modes and Zombies for free over the weekend.
The company will also showcase announced titles like Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
The mobile battle royale offshoot reportedly generated $1.4 million in its first four days, compared to Call of Duty Mobile's $4.2 million.
Call of Duty: Warzone players will be able to queue up as quad teams to face off against bots in the new Bootcamp mode.
The game will seemingly be "similar to games Toys for Bob has made in the past."
The final update adds a new 500-tier Battle Pass with 104 new items from previous seasons and events for players to earn.
The studio behind Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time! is going private and working on a new title.
"Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company," Microsoft says.
Amidst mass layoffs across new parent company Microsoft, Toys for Bob has reportedly lost a significant chunk of its workforce, along with shutting down its office.
Sledgehammer Games is one of several studios across Microsoft's entire gaming division to be affected by widespread layoffs.
