According to Bloomberg’s review, Microsoft still appears to be planning to support Activision games on other platforms.
Regarding possible Xbox exclusivity for franchises like Call of Duty, Xbox boss Phil Spencer, now CEO of Microsoft Gaming, told Bloomberg that Microsoft doesn’t “intend” to disrupt the community.
“I just want to say to players playing Activision Blizzard games on a Sony platform: We have no intention of taking the community away from that platform, and we remain committed to that,” Spencer said.
His statement complements one he made on Xbox Wire, saying that “Actvision Blizzard’s games are popular across a variety of platforms, and we plan to continue to support these communities moving forward.”
A person familiar with the situation added color in the comments, telling Bloomberg that Microsoft plans to “continue to make some Activision games for the PlayStation console,” but there will be some Xbox-exclusive content.
Microsoft this morning announced plans to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the company’s fiscal 2023, which begins in July.
Activision Blizzard’s Bobby Kotick has been confirmed to continue as Activision Blizzard’s CEO. He and his team will remain focused on driving efforts to further strengthen the company’s culture and accelerate business growth,” said the release. The business will report to Phil Spencer once the transaction is complete.
