Phil Spencer Won’t Copy Sony’s Exclusivity
The gaming industry is abuzz with rumors that Microsoft may make Call of Duty games exclusive to Xbox after the company’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The move would be reminiscent of Sony’s practice of making certain content exclusive to PlayStation, but Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, has recently confirmed that this isn’t the direction Xbox will be taking.
Rumors of Xbox Exclusive Call of Duty Games
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, as the mega-deal will give the tech giant access to some of the world’s most popular games, including Call of Duty. Rumors have been swirling that Xbox will make Call of Duty games exclusive to its platform, a strategy that Sony has employed with certain games in the past.
Xbox Will Keep Call of Duty Multiplatform
Phil Spencer recently spoke out on Xbox On’s YouTube channel about the acquisition and the future of Call of Duty. He confirmed that Xbox does not intend to make any Call of Duty content exclusive to its platform. The plan is instead for Xbox to treat Call of Duty the same way it does Minecraft, keeping the game multiplatform and available on as many platforms as possible.
The Goal is to Increase the Number of Places Where People can Play Call of Duty
Xbox’s plan for Call of Duty is to increase the number of places where people can play the game. Microsoft has signed agreements with Nintendo and Nvidia to bring Call of Duty games to their respective platforms if the Activision Blizzard acquisition is approved. Xbox wants to make absolutely the best version of Call of Duty for any player on any platform.
Xbox Has 58 Games on the PlayStation Store
Xbox has 58 games in its portfolio that are available on the PlayStation Store today. Microsoft has acquired many of these games, including the Doom and Fallout series. The level of quality on these games is the same as what PlayStation players expect. Xbox intends to hit the same level of quality on Call of Duty for all platforms.
No Exclusivity For Content
Spencer confirmed that Xbox does not intend to make any Call of Duty content exclusive to its platform. He cited the example of Hogwarts Legacy, which has a quest that is available on PlayStation, but not on Xbox. Spencer said that part of the industry practice is to make certain types of content exclusive, but that Xbox is not playing that game.
Creative Nurturing is Key to Call of Duty’s Success
Spencer said that the way to increase the number of places where people can play Call of Duty is to nurture the game’s creativity. Xbox will make sure that the game evolves and that the teams have the resources they need to build a great game. Spencer said that in the end, it’s about building great games.
Conclusion
Phil Spencer’s recent comments on the Xbox On YouTube channel confirm that Xbox does not intend to make Call of Duty content exclusive to Xbox following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The company intends to keep Call of Duty multiplatform, just like Minecraft, and intends to build the best version of the game for every platform. Xbox’s strategy appears to be focused on nurturing creativity and building great games.
FAQs
1. Will Call of Duty be Xbox exclusive after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard?
No, according to Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO, Xbox does not intend to make Call of Duty games exclusive to Xbox.
2. Will Call of Duty be available on Nintendo platforms?
Yes, Microsoft has signed a “binding 10-year legal agreement” to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo platforms if Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is approved.
3. What are Xbox’s plans for Call of Duty?
Xbox intends to treat Call of Duty the same way it does Minecraft, keeping the game multiplatform and available on as many platforms as possible. The goal is to increase the number of places where people can play the game.
4. What is the reason for Xbox’s decision to keep Call of Duty multiplatform?
Xbox’s strategy appears to be focused on nurturing creativity and building great games, rather than making games exclusively available on its platform.
5. Will there be any exclusivity for Call of Duty content?
No, according to Phil Spencer, Xbox does not intend to make any Call of Duty content exclusive to its platform.