Microsoft says PlayStation should make an exclusive to compete with Call of Duty

❘ Published: 2023-03-21T18:49:12

❘ Has been updated: 2023-03-21T18:49:24

Sony has hit back at Microsoft, who suggested 10 years would be enough to develop a PlayStation dedicated to rival Call of Duty.

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has divided many gamers as the company seeks to take control of the Call of Duty franchise.

With Sony trying to block its massive $69 billion acquisition, Microsoft agreed to keep CoD available on the PlayStation for 10 years, but that’s not enough for the Japanese gaming giant.

Microsoft says 10 years is enough “to develop a replacement for CoD,” but Sony insists Call of Duty is too big, even irreplaceable. increase.

Sony says it’s impossible to replace Call of Duty on PlayStation

As reported by VGC, Microsoft has told the UK Competition and Markets Authority that “a ten-year period is sufficient for Sony as a major publisher and console platform to develop an alternative to CoD”. said there is.

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Sony has said it cannot develop a replacement for rival CoD.

However, Sony denies this, claiming that CoD is an “unrivaled”, “essential game” and the only gaming IP among the top 10 entertainment brands.

In response to Brazil’s Economic and Defense Administrative Council, Sony cites a 2019 study that claims CoD’s importance to entertainment is “indescribable” and influences users’ console choices. Did.

This is just the latest ripple in the ongoing console wars, with Microsoft looking to beat out Sony for the next generation. However, it is not yet known if CoD will be considered.