So basically the same as Bethesda. Stuff like Warzone will continue to be supported on PlayStation.
But once that marketing deal ends...?
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So basically the same as Bethesda. Stuff like Warzone will continue to be supported on PlayStation.
But once that marketing deal ends...?
HeisenbergFX4
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They will likely put COD on Gamepass but much like Minecraft I doubt Xbox pulls it from PS, too many buyers
Apparently the CoD marketing deals were done in 4 year cycles. It was renewed in 2019, so the current one will end in 2023.
lastmessiah
Member
This still won't convince the precious ones. But what about all that money on the table!
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
Member
Expected; having thought about things a bit more I can see Warzone staying on PS but they'll probably replace that with a whole new Warzone eventually which could potentially go on PS as well but the individual COD releases going Xbox/PC/GamePass-only.
I guess this also means Diablo 4 will still come to PS4/PS5 since that's been in the works for a while.
The Warzone/F2P version? No, that'll stay multiplat.
The individual releases? Those could easily go exclusively Xbox/PC/GamePass, or at the very least start with timed exclusivity to Xbox/GamePass for a year or so before going to PlayStation. And they'll keep specific DLC content exclusive to the Xbox/PC/GamePass versions.
I guess this also means Diablo 4 will still come to PS4/PS5 since that's been in the works for a while.
The Warzone/F2P version? No, that'll stay multiplat.
The individual releases? Those could easily go exclusively Xbox/PC/GamePass, or at the very least start with timed exclusivity to Xbox/GamePass for a year or so before going to PlayStation. And they'll keep specific DLC content exclusive to the Xbox/PC/GamePass versions.
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Depends when it comes out. There was a PS5 version of Starfield, not anymore.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
This is the same argument they used for Starfield... And Redfall... And Elder Scrolls VI...
IntentionalPun
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Why would that be some contractually obligated thing?
But it's unlikely Blizzard has put much effort outside of PC at this point, considering how not particularly far along they are.
lastmessiah
Member
I know. It's hilarious and nonsensical.
Kerotan
Member
So warzone supported forever.
Annual cods until at least 2023. So that's Modern Warfare 2, and black ops cold 2 war covered. The next years cod won't be big but the year after will be modern Warfare 3 and then cold war 3.
Anything stopping sony from doing a cheeky 10 year cod deal with Activision before next year's take over?
Annual cods until at least 2023. So that's Modern Warfare 2, and black ops cold 2 war covered. The next years cod won't be big but the year after will be modern Warfare 3 and then cold war 3.
Anything stopping sony from doing a cheeky 10 year cod deal with Activision before next year's take over?
Snake29
Banned
I'm not sure if we really gonna see regular CoD with MP only for Xbox/PC. People already don't want to play cross-play with console. Player base is going to be really small. Sorry but im not seeing a bright future for the CoD franchise after this (if it's going to be exclusive).
They're in the middle of a four-year deal. So not until that expires in 2023 and by then the deal will be closed.
GamePass has 25 million subs right now. By the time it's GamePass exclusive they'll be at around 40 million subs. That's a big player base.
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thicc_girls_are_teh_best
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I just thought the game was pretty far along, maybe I got that mistaken with the Diablo 2 remake instead.
If that's the case, then yeah there'd be no contractual obligation for Diablo 4. That'll most likely skip PlayStation at this point.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Most likely is that their "intent to purchase" contract with Microsoft probably excludes stuff like this.
Same as like "the company can't run up a bunch of debt" and things like that.
Kerotan
Member
But any reason why that can't be extended by 6 years in advance? If both sony and MS agreed to it..
Bobby isn't a big fan of MS and didn't want to sell to them so he might be up for it.
HeisenbergFX4
Member
Plus most people I know who play it shut off cross play anyhow to avoid PC players
Snake29
Banned
Subs are not a playerbase for a single game…seriously dude?
IntentionalPun
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It's like.. MAYBE possible D4 comes in 2022, but considering Blizzard said probably 2023, I'd say... 2024 lol
iamvin22
Industry Verified
The player count on playstation is unreal.
He came to MS with the offer to sell! This wasn't a hostile takeover. Kotick offered the company to MS, not the other way around.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
All MS cares about is driving people to gamepass at this point. They don't give a fuck about losing short term money by skipping Sony consoles.
Lone Wolf
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Doubt the board would allow that.
HeisenbergFX4
Member
Yeah they wont touch that its massive on Playstation
Everyone who subs to the service has access to that game...seriously dude?
BennyBlanco
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SportsFan581
Member
I'm sure there would be agreements in place to stop Activision from doing anything that could devalue the asset before the sale. LOL
Snake29
Banned
People still need to start the game and play it.
Are you stupid or what? If you really think that CoD is gonna be more popular if it's exclusive, then you really need to take of those glasses.
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HeisenbergFX4
Member
Sorry I play on all platforms so this is win win for me if it goes to Gamepass
Nice try though
25 million is more than most CoD games sell across all platforms. So if it's exclusive to GamePass, again they could have upwards of 40 million by that time, then it has potentially the largest audience of any CoD game yet.
Leyasu
Banned
CODs last hurrah on PS next year. Exactky what I thought.
Cornbread78
Member
2023 CoD SP/MP forward that is not Warzone will NOT be on Playstation consoles, just like the Beth deals starting with Starfield...
Let it sink in
SlimeGooGoo
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toxiichollow
Member
So the first exclusive COD game for Xbox will be a SH COD. Ew
HeisenbergFX4
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Leyasu
Banned
And alot of prospective console purchasers will be factoring COD exclusivity into their future console purchase.
Next every COD player will jump ship, but a lot will.
Syphon Filter
Member
those buyers will just get an xbox or pc. minecraft already was on those platforms and MS didnt want to take it away. The next year COD isnt there yet since its not out and that will be when xbox and pc get it only.
Topher
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Yep. Called it. I wavered for a moment when folks started talking about regulatory stuff, but this confirms it to me. Want Call of Duty, you gotta buy something with a Microsoft logo (or OS).
Oh well. Microsoft as the good guy didn't last long. But that's business.
But if they can make Blizzard great again.....I'm not complaining.
Oh well. Microsoft as the good guy didn't last long. But that's business.
But if they can make Blizzard great again.....I'm not complaining.
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TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
So Playstation will continue to get exclusive content for the next two CODs despite MS owning Activision.
That's actually some funny shit.
knightfolk
Member
It doesn't need to sell as many units for it to be profitable for MS. If it is only playabe on PC/Xbox a good portion of the folks that like the game will either move to PC or buy an Xbox; most will sign up for game pass. Will sale be reduce? Yes, But those loses will be mitigated by having the converts in MS's eco system. That's their long play.
Cornbread78
Member
Same here. I'm happy I have an X this gen cause it's going to get ugly as these new exclusives start rolling out
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
I agree with this. At some point they may bring it exclusive, but I doubt that will happen for a few years.
BusierDonkey
Member
People seem to forget the X360 was COD central, then the Xbone happened and all those COD whales migrated straight to the PS4. If there is not COD on PS5 they migrate wherever it ends up just like before. The fact that the game will be "free" on the new platform probably won't hurt either.
Leyasu
Banned
It will be played by less people, but it won't become less popular. It will also sell lots of consoles and subs.
People still laughing at the XsS? That will be a fucking COD casuals magnet...
Bo_Hazem
Banned
I really hope they pull everything and make them exclusive.
IntentionalPun
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They will make it exclusive to Xbox, because it's massive on Playstation.