Yes, Call of Duty, Diablo, Overwatch and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass

The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft is not yet sealed. While the UK wants to take a closer look at the deal, Xbox boss Phil Spencer published a new blog entry today.

On the one hand, he confirms the intention that was clear to everyone one way or another if the takeover comes about: Call of Duty, Overwatch and Diablo in the Xbox Game Pass. And the rest of the Activision Blizzard games certainly shouldn’t be left out.

Not an exclusive event

He also emphasizes that Xbox “is committed to making the same version of Call of Duty available on PlayStation on the same day that the game launches on other platforms”.

“We will continue to allow people to play with each other across platforms and devices.”

The British competition authority had today emphasized that franchises such as Call of Duty are “important and able to significantly influence the success of the gaming platforms of competitors”, which is why a more detailed investigation was initiated.

Concerns are mentioned that Microsoft could use the franchise “to damage the competitiveness of its rivals”.

“We will continue to work with regulators in a spirit of transparency and openness as they review this acquisition,” Spencer writes. “We respect and welcome the difficult questions that are being asked.”

At the same time, he points to other acquisitions and mergers currently taking place in the industry.

“We believe a thorough review will show that the combination of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard will benefit the industry and gamers.”