Sony Expects Microsoft to Keep Releasing Activision Games on PlayStation
It's been a wildly eventful 24 hours in the gaming industry. Early yesterday, Microsoft shocked most folks when it announced that it was buying Activision Blizzard for an astounding $68.7 billion. The news came as a big surprise largely due to the controversies and legal troubles the company is currently dealing with stemming from accusations and reports of misconduct. There's also still the question of current Activision CEO Bobby Kotick and whether or not Microsoft plans to retain him once the deal is complete.
While the industry is still coming to terms with Microsoft's latest acquisition, many continue to wonder what will happen to Activision Blizzard's long list of prized IPs, many of which enjoy multiplatform success. There are likely contracts behind the scenes, signed long before this acquisition deal came to pass, especially for franchises like Call of Duty which currently has a deal with Sony to bring exclusive and timed content to its platform.
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In its first statement since the Microsoft and Activision acquisition went public, Sony provided comments on its expectations going forward. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, a Sony spokesman confirmed that the company expects Microsoft to not only abide by current contractual agreements, but that Activision Blizzard games will remain available on PlayStation platforms. While Microsoft has hinted at certain franchises becoming Xbox-exclusive, details on what the company plans to do have not yet been made public.
Sony is likely justified in feeling a bit uncomfortable with this acquisition, as Activision Blizzard owns plenty of highly beloved IPs, which will
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