When Microsoft announced the purchase of Activision Blizzard for almost 70,000 million dollars, some feared for the future of Call of Duty. The idea of becoming xbox exclusive game it has set off red flags for fans and some regulators who are scrutinizing the operation. The good news is that the franchise will remain on PlayStation for several yearsaccording to a promise from Microsoft.
In accordance with TheVergeXbox CEO Phil Spencer sent a letter to Jim Ryan in January pledging to keep Call of Duty for several years on PlayStation consoles.
Phil Spencer’s remarks come as part of a review of the Activision Blizzard purchase by the UK regulator. A few days ago, the Competition and Markets Authority expressed concern about what this operation may reduce competition in consoles, subscription services and cloud games. The UK decision coincides with what was published a few weeks ago by the Brazilian regulator.
Call of Duty is an irreplaceable franchise, according to PlayStation
Sony believes that the game offerings on consoles influence consumers’ hardware purchases. According to company officials, gamers choose their platform based on features such as price, specifications, and the catalog of available games.
If Microsoft decides that Call of Duty will be exclusive to Xbox, Sony would lose millionaire income. According to statements made by PlayStation to the Brazilian regulator, it is about a franchise that cannot be replaced. Because of this, Phil Spencer has commented on several occasions that they have no intention of converting Call of Duty in an exclusive game and they will keep this promise for several years.
A few days ago, the head of Xbox stated in an interview with Gamesindustry.biz that games go beyond one device.
convert to Call of Duty in an Xbox exclusive game it wouldn’t make sense, and not because borders do not exist in video games. Paying $70 billion for one of the biggest franchises in the industry and limiting it to a single platform would only be viable if Xbox was the dominant console.
It is possible that Xbox plans other types of benefits for those who play Call of Duty on your platform. If the purchase of Activision is completed, the company’s games They will arrive on Game Pass on the day of their launch. Maybe Sony is more concerned about the gaming service on demandas many would rather pay $10 for a subscription to multiple games than spend $70 on just one.