Good news for Call of Duty players: Microsoft announced today
"Call of Duty" will be available on Nintendo consoles, Microsoft says.
If Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard succeeds, it promises to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo and maintain its availability on the latter's consoles for ten years. "Microsoft is committed to helping bring more games to more people — regardless of how they choose to play," Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, wrote on Twitter.
Good news for Call of Duty players: Microsoft announced today
Microsoft has entered into a 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to @Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King. Microsoft is committed to helping bring more games to more people – however they choose to play. @ATVI_AB
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) December 7, 2022
In an earlier interview, Spencer stated that he would "love to see [the game]" on the Switch and that the company intends to treat Call of Duty in the same manner as Minecraft, which is available across platforms. A 10-year responsibility possibly implies that the establishment will likewise be delivered for the ongoing Switch's replacements.
In addition, Spencer has stated on Twitter that following the conclusion of the transaction, Microsoft will continue to provide COD on Steam in addition to Xbox. According to The New York Times, this announcement may be a tactic to win over regulators and the Federal Trade Commission. According to the publication, the FTC is anticipated to discuss the acquisition in a Thursday meeting behind closed doors. At that meeting, the agency will decide whether to take action to stop the deal.
