As many of you know, just a few days ago, we told you from SomosXbox, that Phil Spencer wrote in the microsoft-blog to clarify existing doubts about everything related to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which was announced at the beginning of the year for a figure of around 70,000 million dollars, and which intends to close in 2023. Although, the beloved Xbox boss confirmed that you intend to bring all Activision Blizzard games to Xbox Game Pass, including Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo. But beyond this, which is something that we all knew was going to happen, Phil Spencer clarified the issue about the possible Call of Duty exclusivity on Xbox.
Spencer confirmed that Xbox has committed to bringing the same version of Call of Duty to PlayStation the same day the game is released, but for how long? This is the new question that both Xbox users and especially PlayStation users ask themselves, therefore, thanks to a new interview with our colleagues at TheVerge to Phil Spencer, we have known that there is a temporary agreement with Sony for the arrival of new Call of Duty to PlayStation.
This would be the duration of the Call of Duty marketing agreement with Sony, will it be exclusive on Xbox after?
Phil Spencer confirms a temporary agreement with Sony for the arrival of new Call of Duty to PlayStation
Phil Spencer has confirmed that Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for “several years beyond Sony’s current contract”, stating that it is a deal that “goes far beyond typical gaming industry deals”. So PlayStation users will enjoy Call of Duty a few years beyond what it seemed. In this way, Microsoft’s position with regard to Call of Duty, one of the most valuable franchises in history and very soon on Xbox.
In January, we provided a signed deal to Sony to guarantee Call of Duty on PlayStation, with parity of features and content, for at least several years beyond Sony’s current contract, an offer that goes far beyond typical PlayStation deals. game industry.
We don’t know what will happen with the rest of the franchises, but Call of Duty fans on PlayStation can rest easy, although you already know that it’s never too late to get the Xbox Series X, the most powerful console on the market, in addition to Game Pass, which will have all new Call of Duty games day one on the service, in addition to all of its existing installments.