Microsoft Signs 10-year agreement with Sony to bring new PlayStation-Exclusive Call of Duty Deal
The gaming industry is abuzz with anticipation as Microsoft recently shed light on the duration of the newly announced PlayStation-exclusive Call of Duty deal.
As Microsoft is set free after the decision from the court regarding the Activision case, it has revealed a detail. Microsoft announced the new and fresh signed deal with Sony. The deal regarding the game Call of Duty sends the gaming industry abuzz because it is going to last 10 years. The PlayStation exclusive Deal has promised a great partnership.
The unexpected turns of events this partnership is taking left Call of Duty fans jaw dropped. Similarly, it has also hinted about the future possibility of franchises releasing their Xbox consoles.
Exclusive arrangement for the Call of Duty community
The details of this deal, including its duration, were shrouded in secrecy, leading to speculation and questions from Xbox players regarding their access to future Call of Duty titles.
Microsoft CEO announces, "We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and @PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games."
We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and @PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) July 16, 2023
To address the concerns and curiosity surrounding the exclusive deal, Microsoft recently provided some clarity on the matter. In a statement, Microsoft confirmed that the agreement between them and Sony for PlayStation-exclusive Call of Duty content.
Replying to the tweet Brad Smith wrote, "From Day One of this acquisition, we’ve been committed to addressing the concerns of regulators, platform and game developers, and consumers. Even after we cross the finish line for this deal’s approval, we will remain focused on ensuring that Call of Duty remains available on more platforms and for more consumers than ever before."
Previously, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expressed apprehensions about the acquisition, measuring the potential for reduced competition and restricted consumer options.
The FTC voiced concerns that Microsoft might have the incentive to prevent rivals like Sony from accessing the immensely popular Call of Duty game. In response to these concerns, Microsoft had already made a commitment to license Call of Duty to other industry players. Notably, they had even secured a 10-year contract agreement with Nintendo, contingent upon the successful completion of the merger.
