Sony Doesn’t Think Activision Games Will Be Xbox Exclusive Due to Contractual Agreements

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Update: Xbox head Phil Spencer has confirmed that future Call of Duty titles will also be available on PlayStation; the franchise will not be exclusive to Xbox due to previous agreements. Spencer also complimented Sony, praising the company’s role in the industry.



Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony. I confirmed our intent to honor all existing agreements upon acquisition of Activision Blizzard and our desire to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation. Sony is an important part of our industry, and we value our relationship.— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) January 20, 2022



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Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it would be acquiring Activision Blizzard, the gaming giant behind Call of Duty, Diablo, and other iconic franchises...

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[MadMummy76]

I'm altering the deal, pray I don't alter it any further. - MS

 

[Brian_B]

I did play a bit of Overwatch and D3 on my PS4, but not an awful lot. Apart from that, I don't know that I've played any other Activision/Blizzard titles....

That said, MS didn't rip Minecraft out from under all their various platform support, so maybe they won't do the same here.