As governmental scrutiny of Microsoft’s proposed $69bn USD acquisition of writer Activision Blizzard grows – significantly in relation to its influence on PlayStation – Microsoft has revealed a dedication to retaining Call of Duty on PlayStation platforms for “at least several more years” beyond Sony’s existing advertising and marketing contract.

That is based on The Verge, which says the dedication was made in a letter from Xbox boss Phil Spencer to PlayStation head Jim Ryan earlier this yr.

“In January,” Spencer advised the publication in an announcement, “we supplied a signed settlement to Sony to ensure Call of Duty on PlayStation, with function and content material parity, for at least several more years beyond the present Sony contract, a suggestion that goes properly beyond typical gaming trade agreements”.

When Microsoft beforehand mentioned its persevering with dedication to placing Call of Duty on PlayStation platforms again in February, it stated it will “make them obtainable… beyond the existing settlement and into the long run”. As we speak’s speak of “at least several more years” provides somewhat more specificity to Microsoft’s plans, however in the end does not imply a lot with out information of Sony’s existing deal with Activision Blizzard. Equally unsure is what would possibly occur as soon as these “several more years” are by means of.

One factor we do know, nevertheless, is that Microsoft will be placing Call of Duty (and different Activision Blizzard big-hitters like Overwatch and Diablo) on Sport Go ought to its acquisition undergo, whereas additionally committing to “making the identical model of Call of Duty obtainable on PlayStation on the identical day the sport launches elsewhere”. Precisely how lengthy that dedication will be honoured, although, stays to be seen.