Microsoft and PlayStation have entered into a binding agreement to ensure the availability of Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles, following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, confirmed this agreement in a tweet, expressing the anticipation of a future where players worldwide will have increased options to enjoy their favorite games.
Brad Smith, the President of Microsoft, emphasized the company's commitment to addressing the concerns of regulators, platform developers, game developers, and consumers since the beginning of the acquisition process. Smith assured that even after the deal's approval, Microsoft will focus on expanding the availability of Call of Duty across various platforms, reaching a wider consumer base than ever before.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a final attempt to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but their efforts were denied. Both US District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, who presided over the case, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the FTC's appeals.
Meanwhile, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) extended its deadline for a final decision on Microsoft's takeover bid of Activision Blizzard. The CMA had initially planned to block the deal on July 18th but has now allowed an additional six weeks to review Microsoft's "detailed and complex" proposal, considering the changes in circumstances. The new deadline for the CMA's decision is August 29th.
