Xbox and switch Unite: Call of Duty to be Released on Both Platforms Simultaneously

Nintendo gamers have reason to celebrate as Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, confirms a ten-year agreement to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo devices.

We’ve now signed a binding 10-year contract to bring Xbox games to Nintendo’s gamers. This is just part of our commitment to bring Xbox games and Activision titles like Call of Duty to more players on more platforms. pic.twitter.com/JmO0hzw1BO

— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) February 21, 2023

The game will be released on the same day for Nintendo and Xbox users, with full feature and content parity. Smith stated that the company is committed to providing continuous and equal access to Call of Duty across all gaming platforms.

The reason

The agreement is expected to alleviate European and North American monopoly watchdogs' concerns about Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft's promise to make Call of Duty equally available on all gaming platforms demonstrates that the popular series will not be made exclusive.

Reaction

The announcement of Microsoft's 10-year deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo devices with full feature and content parity elicited positive responses from gamers online. Many fans have expressed their delight and appreciation for this decision, which will allow them to play the popular game on their Nintendo devices without having to wait for it to be released on other platforms.

Now we wait

It remains to be seen how this partnership will affect the overall gaming landscape and the future of Call of Duty and even the Activision Blizzard deal at large.