Sony and Microsoft finally agree to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

Microsoft finally got it. The company not only overcame the latest regulatory hurdles in the United States to complete its purchase of Activision Blizzard, but also managed to sony twist hand and agree to sign a new agreement guaranteeing continuity call of Duty on console.

Phil SpencerXbox leader and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, released the news this Sunday. through his twitter account. “We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and
Game console signed a binding agreement support call of Duty on the PlayStation after being acquired by Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where gamers around the world have more options to play their favorite video games.”

Undoubtedly, the news caused surprise. Sony has been a major opponent of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and in fact much of the FTC’s case for blocking the deal was based on criticism of the Japanese company. From the very beginning, the PlayStation has risen higher than in Redmond. would transform call of Duty exclusively on Xbox to capture the market.

However, it is clear that the recent legal setback with the US regulator He left Jim Ryan no choice but to accept the deal offered by Microsoft.. In any case, it is worth clarifying that the details of the contract signed between the parties have not yet been disclosed.

call of Duty will continue on PlayStation after an agreement between Microsoft and Sony

for a long time, Brad SmithPresident of Microsoft, commented that the company proposed the PlayStation agreement similar to that signed with Nintendo and NVIDIA. They implied a commitment to release Activision Blizzard games, including franchises. call of Dutyto the respective platforms – Switch and GeForce NOW streaming service, respectively – for 10 years.

In fact, the manager claimed to always carry a copy of the contract with him, ready for Sony to sign. However, the company was never ready to accept these conditions. Up to this day. In any case, as we have already pointed out, Details of the agreement between Microsoft and PlayStation for call of Duty. It is likely that new data will emerge over time.

Smith himself shared Phil Spencer’s post on closing a deal with Sony. call of Duty continue on PlayStation after buying Activision Blizzard. “From day one of this acquisition, we have been committed to addressing the concerns of regulators, game and platform developers, and consumers. Even after we cross the finish line to approve this deal, we will remain focused on securing call of Duty remain available on more platforms and to more consumers than ever before,” he said.

Xbox twists the arm of its main opponent

It is impossible not to think that the negotiations for an agreement between Microsoft and PlayStation on the succession call of Duty happened in a sparse environment. Both companies have been throwing darts at each other very hard over the last year.. Especially in the midst of regulators in Europe, the US and the UK.

Phil Spencer mentioned at the time that Sony wanted the PlayStation to grow by making the Xbox smaller. While Jim Ryan told Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, that what his company wants is not a deal for call of Dutybut block the purchase.

The new connection between PlayStation and Microsoft also calls into question the objections of the British CMA. British regulators recently made peace with Redmond in a lawsuit by Activision Blizzard to discuss a possible solution. In fact, the agency has decided to postpone the release date for its final report, originally scheduled for this Tuesday, July 18th. until August 29.

Microsoft would suggest a sales plan through which it will get rid of its cloud gaming business in the UK. So he could get the go-ahead from the CMA to complete the acquisition of the parent company. call of Duty. It will be necessary to see if this eventually happens and if this means postponing the closing of the deal by a few days or weeks.

One way or another, having defeated Sony, their main rival, everyone in Redmond is smiling today. If the final deal is similar to Nintendo and NVIDIA, PlayStation fans can breathe easy: have call of Duty insured for a long time.