Sony Cites Redfall Exclusivity as Warning Sign for Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The gaming industry is buzzing about Microsoft's impending purchase of Activision Blizzard. As part of the agreement, Sony has issued a warning to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom, claiming that Microsoft's acquisition of the game developer may result in the removal of some games from competing platforms.

exclusivity

Sony cited Redfall's exclusivity as an example of what could happen to future Activision games in response to the CMA's investigation into the acquisition. Redfall, an upcoming Arkane game, was originally planned to be released on all platforms, according to the company. However, because the developer is now part of Microsoft, the game will be available only on PC and Xbox. Despite Microsoft's claim that it has not taken games away from PlayStation following previous acquisitions, this is the case.

evidence

According to Sony, this is "blatant evidence" that Microsoft is attempting to prevent games from being released on competing platforms, and that this trend will continue with Call of Duty following Activision Blizzard's acquisition. Microsoft has already reached agreements with a number of companies, including Nintendo, to release Call of Duty on their platforms once the acquisition is completed. Sony, on the other hand, is adamantly opposed to the deal.

time

Microsoft first announced its intention to acquire Activision Blizzard early last year, and since then, governments around the world have been looking into the deal for potential monopoly implications. As a result, a number of watchdogs and businesses have issued statements and reactions.

last month

The CMA, for its part, stated last month that Activision Blizzard's acquisition would not result in a significant reduction in competition in the British gaming industry. Sony, on the other hand, sees that differently.

the future

The gaming industry is eagerly awaiting the results of the CMA's investigation, as well as Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which could have far-reaching consequences for the industry as a whole.