How Call Of Duty Could Improve If Microsoft Deal Goes Through, According To Activision Boss
«Ultimately, it's about bringing our development team's creative visions to life...»
By Eddie Makuch on
Microsoft is in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard and all of its studios and franchises, including Call of Duty. If the deal gets done, Activision president Rob Kostich believes the Call of Duty franchise stands to benefit by virtue of being able to leverage Microsoft's vast resources.
«Being able to tap into Microsoft's technology and suite of tools would benefit our teams to create even greater, more immersive experiences for our players,» Kostich told Games Beat. «Ultimately, it's about bringing our development team's creative visions to life in this hyper competitive environment.»
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Kostich went on to say that being acquired by Microsoft is an «extraordinary opportunity» for Activision Blizzard. He wouldn't discuss the buyout much further, however, saying, «We still need to allow the regulatory process to run its course.»
«As we've said previously, this deal is good for the industry and will bring more games to more players,» Kostich explained.
If Microsoft succeeds in clearing the final regulatory hurdles and closing the deal, no one should expect Call of Duty to come to Game Pass right away. In fact, that might not happen until 2025, if it ever does. If Microsoft's deal closes, the Call of Duty series will continue to be released on PlayStation consoles for at least 10 more years.
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