Rumors had been swirling that Call of Duty might start locking limited-time modes (LTMs) behind its battle pass, a move that would have stirred quite a bit of frustration among players. Thankfully, those whispers have been put to rest. A trusted source has clarified that the upcoming Call of Duty title in 2025 will not restrict LTMs to battle pass owners.
Last week, a rumor suggested that Call of Duty’s next installment might change its battle pass approach by making some seasonal, limited-time modes exclusive to players who purchase the battle pass. Naturally, this sparked concern and backlash from the community, who feared having to pay extra to access specific game modes.
CharlieIntel, a dependable Call of Duty news source, took to X to explain the situation. Their update stated that the rumor about locking LTMs behind the battle pass is false and that this change will not be part of the Call of Duty 2025 release.
Update: We’ve been told that rumor below of Call of Duty putting limited time modes behind Battle Pass is false. This will not be happening for Call of Duty 2025. pic.twitter.com/2waQKOJPIE
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) May 6, 2025
Players can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they won’t have to pay extra to try out different modes in the next Call of Duty game, especially since the base game itself already comes with a premium price tag. The earlier rumor also mentioned that higher-tier skins, loot, and crossover operators for LTMs might be locked behind the battle pass, but those claims now seem unfounded.
What do you think about the rumor being debunked? Are you relieved or still skeptical?
