Gaming

Call of Duty to remain on Sony PlayStation as Microsoft closes in on Activision Blizzard deal

Agreement reached by Microsoft and Sony on Sunday sought to address concerns that merger would make popular Activision games exclusive to Xbox

Washington-based Microsoft is seeking to purchase Activision Blizzard in what will be the world’s largest-ever gaming deal. Picture: Getty

The Call of Duty franchise is to stay on Sony’s PlayStation, Microsoft has said, as its planned acquisition of video game holding firm Activision Blizzard appears closer to completion.

An agreement between the Washington-based software giant and Sony on Sunday sought to address concerns that the merger would make more popular Activision games exclusive to Xbox.

“We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty ...