Sony has nothing to fear on Call of duty front, Microsoft promises to play fair post-Activision deal

Microsoft says Sony has no reason to worry about an inferior version of Call of Duty launching on PlayStation consoles

Microsoft has quelled Sony's fears that it would create an inferior version of Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles if the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard acquisition goes through. In its latest submission to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, Microsoft referenced a new remedy proposal that would encourage the Call of Duty developers and publishers to optimize the PlayStation version of future titles.

Sony has raised concerns about Call of Duty over Microsoft's Activision acquisition

Optimised for PlayStation features

Microsoft stated that it would add PS5-specific features into the PlayStation version of Call of Duty. The company has every incentive to develop games that optimize support for PS5 features like haptics to maximise sales on the platform.

10-year deal with Sony

Microsoft has also said that its proposed 10-year deal with Sony is sufficient for the company to develop alternatives to Call of Duty. This comment was made in response to Sony's concerns that Microsoft could prioritise the Xbox version of the game or release a buggy build of the games on PlayStation.

Call of Duty has been the main point of contention between Microsoft and Sony during the Activision Blizzard acquisition battle. Sony has claimed that "Game Pass leads PlayStation Plus significantly" and that Battlefield can't keep up with Call of Duty. However, Microsoft has signed agreements to bring Call of Duty to nearly every platform under the sun, including Nintendo Switch.

As Microsoft and Activision Blizzard edge closer to sealing the deal, fans of Call of Duty can breathe easy knowing that the PlayStation version won't be sabotaged by Microsoft. In fact, Microsoft's latest submission to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority indicates that the company is keen to optimize the PlayStation version of future Call of Duty titles, providing a superior gaming experience for PlayStation fans.