One of the major concerns from Sony amidst Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard was that its competitor might keep the popular Call of Duty franchise exclusive to Xbox systems. But after Microsoft has recently won the case against the merger from going forward, Phil Spencer has announced in a tweet that they will keep the game on PlayStation systems.

"We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and @playstation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard," Spencer's tweet reads. "We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games."

We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and @PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) July 16, 2023

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While the two companies have a binding agreement, it is not clear if this is for a specified period and whether CoD will eventually become an Xbox-exclusive. However, this new arrangement appears to bring the disagreements between Sony and Microsoft on this issue to a close.

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[digipimp75]

Finally. Will the ponies stop crying now?

 

[Bladexdsl]

but...muh exclusives!

 

[subcon959]

This thread in video form...

 

[Spider_Man]

There's some hidden reason behind buying them out.