Xbox head Phil Spencer is determined on keeping Call of Duty multi-platform and predicts exclusivity “is something we’re just going to see less and less of"

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Much intrigue and speculation have surrounded the Xbox and Activision Blizzard deal ever since it was announced for the first time at the start of the year. While deliberations continue regarding approval and more, Xbox's leading man Phil Spencer has delivered what will be termed positive news by the fans.

Spencer has now gone on record to claim that the deal is progressing quite well. More importantly, he again hinted at potential exclusivity for the associated franchises.

If the deal between Xbox (Microsoft) and Activision Blizzard gets done, it will be one of the most significant acquisitions across any business sector. Naturally, the potential value, which will likely be completed in the middle of 2023, has been under several evaluations. Some of it is from governmental organizations like the US FTC (Federal Trade Commission), which have been evaluating it on anti-trust grounds.

This is the first time the audience has heard Spencer speak directly on the issue since the evaluations began. So far, things have gone smoothly for Microsoft and its gaming ambitions. However, the deal is far from done, and there are some areas to ponder before everyone involved can breathe a sigh of relief.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer opened up about how he feels about the prospective success of Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Valued at $70 billion, Spencer thinks the progress so far is quite good. He also added that he appreciates those asking the hard questions.

Another vital piece of information that Spencer added was that he and Xbox would look to reduce the friction caused by different platforms. This could indicate that franchises like Call of Duty will remain multiplatform even when the Activision Blizzard