PlayStation CEO Optimistic About Future of Activision Games on Their Platform Following Microsoft Deal

The FTC vs. Microsoft case has been opening a lot of inside information from the gaming giants. This case began when Microsoft Xbox sought to acquire Activision Blizzard. However, the temporary restraining order on this deal from FTC is turning out to be Microsoft’s nightmare. Now the ongoing case has dragged rival company PlayStation into the mix.

While FTC has been accusing Microsoft to gain market control through this merger, PlayStation’s CEO has opposing views. PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan, in an email that came into the public eye through the case, believes Xbox is not playing to create exclusives.

PlayStation CEO thinks Activision titles will still be available on their platform

During the proceedings of the trial, there was a shocking revelation from PlayStation’s side. An unsealed email from PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan and Chris Deering, former CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, was presented by Microsoft’s counsel. In this email, Ryan had said, “It is not an exclusivity play at all. They’re thinking bigger than that and they have the cash to make moves like this.”

He shared how he spent time with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer and Activision Blizzard CEO after the announcement of the deal last year. Ryan notably said, “I’m pretty sure we will continue to see Call of Duty on PlayStation for many years to come.” This points out that Activision and Xbox both have no intention to make their past titles exclusive to Xbox consoles.

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This completely counters the PlayStation CEO’s past fears that the fruition of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal will lead to COD being removed from their platform. Xbox creators had initially offered a deal on COD to PlayStation. After the current Activision-Sony agreement ended, Microsoft offered Sony a 3-year, and then a 10-year deal. Sony, however, refused to sign both of them.

But this email showing PlayStation CEO’s comments on having Activision titles for their platform has created chaos in the case. Furthermore, Ryan has also stated Activision will not be part of their future consoles. Currently, the proceeding on the case is going on and nothing could be stated for certain. However, this email seems to have weakened a few of FTC’s arguments.

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