Microsoft confirmed that it will honor Activision Blizzard’s agreements and keep Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles.
Phil Spencer, executive vice president of gaming at Microsoft, tweeted that Xbox will “honor all existing agreements” in regard to Activision Blizzard titles that are already multiplatform. Spencer specifically notes that Microsoft hopes to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation, though his comments are notably ambiguous. Early this week, Microsoft announced its intentions to acquire Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion. This acquisition news came after months of controversy surrounding Activision-Blizzard’s toxic work practices. This deal would mean that iconic IPs such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and even The Lost Vikings will fall under the ownership of Microsoft. That brings up questions when it comes to console platforms, as the Call of Duty series is available on both Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
