After the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, there were assumptions about what direction the different studios could take in the future. The publication schedule for some franchises such as Call of Duty was also discussed.
Jason Schrader von Bloomberg reported citing two persons familiar with the discussions that high-ranking employees have discussed a departure of annual publications for Call of Duty. He claims:
Many Call of Duty developers believe that the publication of games in a slower rhythm enjoy the players and strengthen the brand.
Since this year's Sequel restore the happiness of the series, he says that the change of the publication frequency could not take place before the next year or even later.
Further, he reports on the current mood of Activision Blizzard, which is described with much careful optimism for the merger and about the departure of CEO Bobby Kick, which should take place according to reports with the conclusion of the takeover. While you are looking forward to more creative freedom under the Xbox brand, employees also fear layoffs.
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