By partnering with gaming platforms, Microsoft is trying to convince anti-trust regulators that it won't gatekeep Activision Blizzard properties. This week, the tech giant recently announced that it has signed a ten-year partnership with Ukraine-based cloud gaming platform Boosteroid.
The new deal will bring Xbox PC games and Activision Blizzard titles such as Call of Duty to the cloud platform. The service currently has around four million active users worldwide.
The company didn't go into the specifics of the deal, but it will likely be similar to Microsoft's agreement with Nvidia.
Here's what Microsoft's CEO of Gaming, Phil Spencer, had to say about the deal: We believe in the power of games to bring people together. That's why Xbox is committed to give everyone more ways to play their favorite games, across devices.
Bringing Xbox PC games to Boosteroid members, including Activision Blizzard titles such as 'Call of Duty' once the deal closes, is yet another step in realizing that vision. Ivan Shvaichenko, Boosteroid CEO echoed Microsoft's statement saying: Boosteroid shares Microsoft's vision of bringing games to as many people, places and platforms as possible. It has long been our goal to provide gamers with an opportunity to enjoy their favorite titles on any device close at hand. Today's announcement is yet another step in this direction. Also, with our development team based in Ukraine, we appreciate Microsoft's ongoing commitment to Ukraine, and we will be working together on an initiative supporting our local game development community to invest further in the economic recovery of the country. Call of Duty games will be coming to Boosteroid if Microsoft can close its deal with Activision-Blizzard.
