Since the announcement of the future acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, speculation has been circulating about the possible future of certain licenses, most notably Call of Duty.
If the case is far from settled (so the acquisition must be completed before the June 30, 2023 date), tongues have not been loosened and some officials are worried about the future of certain series from Activision’s catalog in the medium term Blizzard on their consoles. Starting with Sony, of course. If we know Call o Duty Vanguard was the game the bestseller of 2021 on PS4 and
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The Japanese manufacturer was quick to move, quickly reminding Microsoft of its future contractual obligations:
noWe expect Microsoft to honor contractual agreements and continue to ensure that Activision games are cross-platform.
Despite Phil Spener’s rather reassuring response, the in formation gathered by the journalist is off Bloomberg
Plans for Call of Duty games beyond that date are hazy, people familiar with the matter said. Microsoft expects the acquisition to close within the next 6 to 18 months, after which it can decide whether future Call of Duty games will be released on PlayStation.
By leaving room for doubt, Microsoft obviously strengthens its position and puts pressure on the competition. Will the American manufacturer have the courage to sit on the very good sales of the PlayStation versions? The acquisition of Activision Blizzard still has to be validated by the relevant authorities.