Call of Duty is to stay on Playstation, Microsoft bosses have mentioned, after information that the tech large is to purchase video games firm Activision Blizzard.
The deal price $68.7bn (£50.57bn) had raised questions over the way forward for the shooter online game franchise, which is a giant hit on each PlayStation and Xbox.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer tweeted on Thursday to say the sport would have a future on Sony platforms.
“Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony,” Spencer he posted, exterior.
“I confirmed our intent to honour all current agreements upon acquisition of Activision Blizzard and our want to maintain Call of Duty on PlayStation.”
He added: “Sony is a crucial a part of our trade, and we worth our relationship.”
The transfer – the largest acquisition in Microsoft’s historical past, which is anticipated to be finalised in 2023 – means the corporate will take possession of gaming franchises like Call of Duty, Warcraft and Overwatch.
Microsoft claims it would assist them develop their gaming enterprise throughout cell, PC and consoles together with offering constructing blocks for the metaverse.
Call of Duty began out in 2003, first specializing in video games set in World War II, however has since moved into the Cold War, the Nineteen Eighties, futuristic worlds, and outer area.