Both Sony and Microsoft have crossed accusations and notified regulators in different regions to either stop or approve Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard respectively. One of the most frequently asked questions was whether the deal would lead to Call of Duty, Diablo, Overwatch, and other franchises becoming Xbox exclusive titles. Phil Spencer, the CEO of Xbox, was quick to say that wouldn’t necessarily be the case, as they apparently want to make games available to even more people around the world. Obviously, there will be some exceptions, and Sony’s lawyers will no doubt resort to this one.
Because IGN France was able to discuss with the boss of the Arkane studio, Harvey Smithas part of Redfall’s latest press presentation (which we also attended to test the game, which you can also read here), and revealed that Redfall was also originally slated for release on PlayStation 5. changed when the company was acquired by Microsoft and the new bosses ordered the studio to cancel the PS5 version and focus only on Xbox Series and PC.
It’s not exactly an unusual move, but Sony will no doubt highlight it at the upcoming meeting with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), as it tries to convince regulators that Microsoft could do something similar with video games. is approved.