Microsoft president and general counsel Brad Smith announced the news of a ten-year deal with Nintendo on Twitter. According to the contract, Call of Duty and other Xbox games will be released on the platform during the stipulated period. The head of the company declares Microsoft’s readiness to continue expanding the availability of its own games to other platforms. Previously, Phil Spencer, head of the company’s gaming division, expressed his desire to see Call of Duty on Nintendo.

We’ve agreed to a 10-year contract for Xbox games for Nintendo gamers. This is just part of our commitment to bring Xbox games and Activision games, including Call of Duty, to more players on more platforms.”

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 move is apparently aimed at mitigating criticism of the company in connection with the deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, which could significantly strengthen its position in the gaming market and weaken rivals Microsoft. Sony’s main argument against the acquisition is the possible unavailability of Activision games on other platforms.

Given the pessimistic conclusions of the British regulator and other participants in the process of approval of the deal, Microsoft is doing everything possible to make it happen. Making such an agreement is a responsible long-term step, designed to convince skeptics of the truth of the company’s declared goals.

Microsoft promises at least 10 years of Call of Duty games on Nintendo if the deal with Activision Blizzard is not disrupted