Microsoft reveals new deal with Nintendo call of duty and other Xbox-owned games for Switch and future Nintendo-owned platforms, and announced that it had signed a binding 10-year agreement to “bring Xbox games to Nintendo gamers.” The announcement said Microsoft is “committed to providing other gaming platforms with long-term equal access to Call of Duty,” alluding to lengthy negotiations and disputes with Sony.
Microsoft announces 10-year deal for Nintendo Switch and Call of Duty
The deal was unveiled today by Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft. The announcement specifically referenced Call of Duty, revealing that the long-term deal will see the release of Call of Duty on Nintendo platforms “on the same day as Xbox, with full features and content parity.” . The statement also said it means Nintendo will be able to enjoy Call of Duty “just like Xbox and PlayStation gamers.”
Signed a binding 10-year contract to bring Xbox games to Nintendo gamers. This is just part of our commitment to bring his Activision titles, like Xbox games and Call of Duty, to more players on more platforms. pic.twitter.com/JmO0hzw1BO
— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) February 21, 2023
Smith also mentioned how the deal will bring other Xbox games to the Nintendo platform, though the companies didn’t name the other games in their official statements.
Ever since Microsoft announced its acquisition of Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard, there have been growing concerns that the company has secured a number of key IPs and is trying to push competitors out of the market. Sony has been embroiled in a lengthy legal battle with Microsoft over the deal, but it has recently been rumored that tensions between the two companies may have eased. Several third-party companies say they have a “negative impact” on the industry.
