Microsoft Vows to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation Beyond Current Agreement

Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to making Call of Duty available on PlayStation, should its acquisition of Activision Blizzard be approved. According to The Verge, Xbox head Phil Spencer sent a letter to his counterpart at PlayStation, Jim Ryan, earlier this year, outlining Microsoft's intention to keep the popular shooter series on the rival platform. This commitment ensures that Call of Duty will be available on PlayStation with the same features and content as the Xbox version, for at least several years beyond the current contract. The issue of Call of Duty's exclusivity has been a major concern during the acquisition's regulatory approval process. Microsoft has previously addressed this issue, stating that making Call of Duty exclusive would not be profitable. Spencer has also publicly confirmed that Xbox intends to honor all of Activision Blizzard's existing agreements, including keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation. This commitment is notable, given that when Xbox acquired Bethesda in 2020, Spencer initially reassured gamers that the move was not intended to make games exclusive, but later suggested that the acquisition was about delivering exclusive games to Xbox customers.