By Sagar Mankar 
Highlights:
- Xbox head Phil Spencer says Call of Duty will remain available on all platforms, with no plans to make it exclusive to Xbox.
- Microsoft is dedicated to ensuring equal access to content, updates, and gameplay features for Call of Duty players, regardless of the platform they use.
- Spencer highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to fostering a unified gaming community.
Ever since Microsoft announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the gaming community has been buzzing with questions about the future of Call of Duty (CoD), one of the world’s most popular gaming franchises. The main concern is whether CoD will continue to be available across multiple platforms or if Microsoft will make it exclusive to Xbox.
No Exclusivity, No FOMO For CoD
Addressing these concerns, Xbox head Phil Spencer recently discussed the future of Call of Duty in an interview on the official Xbox podcast.
During the conversation, Spencer was clear about Microsoft’s commitment to “inclusivity”, especially regarding Call of Duty. He emphasized that Microsoft has no plans to limit CoD to Xbox, reassuring fans that they won’t miss out on content, skins, or gameplay features regardless of the platform they use.
“I don’t want you to feel like there is content you’re missing out, there are skins you’re missing out, there’s timing that you are missing out on,”
Spencer made it clear that the goal is to provide a consistent and high-quality experience for all CoD players, whether they are on PlayStation, Xbox, or any other platform. He specifically addressed the concerns raised by Sony, which had hinted that Microsoft might degrade CoD’s performance on PlayStation to push players toward Xbox. Spencer dismissed these claims, emphasizing that their focus is on building a unified gaming community.
Phil Spencer on Call of Duty: He confirms that there will be 100% parity on content for Call of Duty on all platforms
“We have no goal of somehow using Call of Duty to get you to buy an Xbox console.”
Confirms there won’t be a platform exclusive beta anymore for Call of Duty. pic.twitter.com/xxEJQj5edn
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The Pledge of Parity: Equal Ground for All Platforms
Spencer’s vision for Call of Duty’s future centers on what he calls “parity” across all platforms. This means that Microsoft is committed to ensuring that CoD players, regardless of whether they are on Xbox, PlayStation, or PC, will have the same access to content, updates, and gameplay features.
“100 percent equality/parity across all platforms as much as can for launches and contents.”
He acknowledged that there might be some technical differences, such as variations in frame rate or resolution, due to the hardware differences between consoles. However, Spencer emphasized that these would be the only differences, and there would be no exclusive content or gameplay features that would favor one platform over another.
“We have no goal of somehow trying to use Call of Duty to get you to buy an Xbox console. I want the Call of Duty nation to feel sustained across all platforms.”
He recalled the episode surrounding the beta release of Modern Warfare 3, which was initially exclusive to PlayStation users. However, reflecting on the aftermath, Spencer expressed his belief that such practices are bad for both the community and the game itself.
“I just – I don’t think that helps the community. I don’t think that helps the game,”
As the interview wrapped up, Spencer showed commitment to promoting a unified, inclusive gaming environment where all players, regardless of platform, – whether PlayStation, Xbox, or PC – can enjoy the same experience. His reassurances about Call of Duty’s future under Microsoft’s leadership suggest that the franchise will transcend platform boundaries, fostering a gaming community that values unity over rivalry.
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