Why isn t COD an Xbox exclusive?

The Federal Trade Commission hindered the $69 billion acquisition for most of that time span, arguing such a deal would be anti-competitive. The FTC expressed concern that Microsoft would make some of the Activision Blizzard games exclusive to Xbox, removing games with millions of players from PlayStation.
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Why doesn t Xbox make Call of Duty exclusive?

Clearing up a misconception, the Activision/Blizzard deal is not about getting more exclusives. TL;DR: A/B deal is about increasing revenue for Xbox, not getting more exclusives. Games like COD or Diablo are never going to be exclusive because they make too much money on other platforms.
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Was Call of Duty ever Xbox exclusive?

Microsoft's timed exclusivity for Call of Duty DLC on Xbox 360 was one of the defining features of the last generation of consoles, and secured Microsoft's console as "the Call of Duty player" for many shooter fans for the release of Black Ops, Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 2.
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Will cod stop being on PlayStation?

Call of Duty to remain on PlayStation following Activision Blizzard Microsoft merger. Microsoft (MSFT) has signed an agreement with Sony (SNE) to ensure “Call of Duty” remains available on PlayStation after Microsoft (MSFT) closes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard (ATVI) merger, the tech giant said Sunday.
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Why isn t Call of Duty on Xbox?

Highlights. The Call of Duty series may not be coming to Xbox Game Pass. The rumored decision is said to be part of Microsoft's pivot to third-party publishing that prioritizes multi-platform releases. Activision Blizzard previously said its titles would start arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2024.
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Call of Duty *COULD* Become Xbox Exclusive in 2028... (No More COD on Playstation?)

Does Xbox own Call of Duty now?

Microsoft has finalized its $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, the publisher of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Diablo.
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Does PlayStation still own Activision?

Microsoft Now Owns Activision Blizzard: What It Means for Your Favorite Games. Overwatch, Call of Duty and World of Warcraft are now all owned by Microsoft. Here's how the change could affect the PC, console and mobile games you love.
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Will PS5 lose Call of Duty?

So, Sony will continue to have Call of Duty on PlayStation, but it will simply be sold for $70 like normal, where players may be tempted to switch to Xbox to get it as part of Game Pass. And now Sony will be funneling money directly to Microsoft through sales.
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Is PS4 losing cod?

Sony has agreed to a 10-year deal for Call of Duty with Microsoft to keep the franchise on PlayStation after the proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition.
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Is Xbox removing cod from PlayStation?

Game enthusiasts and industry personnel walk between the Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation exhibits at a trade show. Sony has signed a binding, 10-year agreement with Microsoft to keep Call of Duty on its PlayStation gaming consoles after closing the Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft said on Sunday.
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Why does Xbox want Activision?

Microsoft has officially closed its $68.7 billion (£56.6bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard following a protracted battle with regulators. The acquisition will help bolster Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service by bringing mega-hit franchises like Call of Duty and Diablo under the company's purview.
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Why did Microsoft buy Activision?

As Singh put it, in one shot, the Activision purchase enables Microsoft to shorten time-to-market with new gaming products, expand its reach, and deepen its penetration in those markets.
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Is Microsoft going to own Call of Duty?

In the simplest terms, Microsoft now owns the rights to a lot of really big, really profitable IPs like Call of Duty from the Activision fold, Diablo and Overwatch from Blizzard, and Activision's mobile publisher King Games.
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Is Sony losing Call of Duty?

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on Sony Playstation after it buys Activision Blizzard.
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Is Microsoft trying to buy Sony?

It's fake news.

The report also stated that the deal entailed Microsoft acquiring various divisions of Sony Corp including Sony Pictures, Sony Music, PlayStation divisions, mobile phone division, its patents, and its camera and TV divisions.
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Why is Sony suing Microsoft?

Sony's stated fears that Microsoft would pull Call of Duty from PlayStation platforms were one of the Federal Trade Commission's major arguments in its lawsuit to block the merger.
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Will CoD 2025 be on PS4?

On which platforms will Call of Duty 2025 be available? While specific details are pending, it's expected to release on Xbox Series S | X, PC, PlayStation 5, and likely on Nintendo hardware.
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How long will CoD stay on PlayStation?

Will CoD stay on PlayStation consoles? The answer is yes. Microsoft has entered into a legally-binding 10-year agreement with PlayStation to keep Call of Duty active on PS4 and PS5. The agreement is specific to Call of Duty, and should ensure the game retains parity with the Xbox Series S|X versions of the game.
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Is Xbox or PlayStation better?

Overall, there are more PS5 games than there are Xbox Series X games, but both next-gen consoles offer immersive gaming experiences and redefine what is possible in the gaming world. When looking at Xbox X vs. PS5 in terms of games, several factors come into play, including: Exclusive titles.
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Is COD faster on PS5?

Right, I'm suggesting the PS5 and series X are better price to performance overall if you mainly play COD. If you want to get into other games then PC makes sense. You'll notice a big jump going from 60 to 120.
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What Call of Duty is better for PS5?

In my opinion, the best Multiplayer experience was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops. After those 2 releases, the MP experience took steps backwards. Modern Warfare 3 was okay, and Black Ops 2 was okay, but Ghosts was terrible, so bad that I played it only a few weeks and went back to BO2.
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Can PS5 play against Xbox on COD?

Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 have cross-platform support? Yes, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has full cross-platform support. This means that you can squad up with players on any console — PlayStation, Xbox, or PC — and enter the battlefield together.
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Will Microsoft overtake Sony?

For the first time, the Xbox franchise is expected to overtake PlayStation when it comes to gaming revenue, as revealed by a detailed report by analysis firm Newzoo.
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What happens if Xbox buys Activision?

If approved, the Xbox Activision deal would bring video game developers like Beenox, Blizzard Entertainment, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, King, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Toys for Bob, Treyarch, and others under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella.
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What happens if Microsoft buys Call of Duty?

Xbox exclusivity

Microsoft promises that new Call of Duty games will launch across PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Microsoft previously voiced its intention to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation and finally signed a deal with Sony over the weekend.
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