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Richard Devine

Xbox and PlayStation call a truce over Call of Duty and enter into binding agreement (Updated)

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What you need to know

  • One of the more contentious points surrounding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been the golden goose, Call of Duty. 
  • In a tweet today, Xbox head Phil Spencer has confirmed that an agreement has been struck with Sony that commits to keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation. 
  • The acquisition is expected to close very soon with only the UK CMA having refused to sign off on it so far. 
  • Update: A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed to us that this deal covers the next ten years, and is specific to Call of Duty, not other Activision games. After 2033, it will need to be renegotiated to continue. 
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