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Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision has generated a lot of interest in the gaming community, especially regarding the Call of Duty series. In a recent interview, Matt Cox, senior vice president and general manager of Call of Duty at Activision, explained how the series’ development structure would not change under Microsoft’s governance.
According to Cox, the established system will remain unchanged, with development partnerships already established for a long time
When we look at Treyarch and Raven, we see that they have a history of working together within the Black Ops franchise that dates back to 2010. You have that history with the people you work with and it ultimately shows when it comes to each other. is the finished product from an editorial and marketing point of view.
Call of Duty is now Microsoft’s new Halo
Additionally, Cox pointed out that the production system in place for Call of Duty involves 15 different studios working on the latest installments. This tells us that the series will continue to be developed by a diverse and experienced team, which should reassure fans of the series. Personally, I loved this sixth opus.
As for upcoming changes, Microsoft has announced that new installments in the series will be released “on day one” on the Game Pass subscription service. It started with the release of Black Ops 6 last week. Additionally, the series will be available on more platforms in the future, thanks to deals Microsoft has made with companies like Nintendo.
Activision is a formidable spearhead for Microsoft, driving a 43% increase in the company’s revenue last quarter alone. The Call of Duty series has been a resounding success, with over 500 million units sold throughout its history. This makes it one of the most successful video game franchises of all time.
