Today Microsoft, through Phil Spencer, declared his intention release Call of Duty on Nintendo consoles as well, following the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Furthermore, he also confirmed plans to release Call of Duty on Steam. Gabe Newellof Valve, released a statement to Kotaku regarding the matter, saying that the deal is not necessary.
Precisely he said:
“We are happy that Microsoft will continue to use Steam to reach customers with Call of Duty when the acquisition by Activision closes🇧🇷 Microsoft is present on Steam long and we take it as a sign that they are satisfied with the reception of the players and the work we are doing. Our job is to continue building features that are valuable not only to Microsoft, but to all Steam customers and partners.”
“A Microsoft offered and even sent us a draft contract for an engagement a long term with Call of Dutybut We do not need because a) we don’t believe in requiring any partner to enter into a contract obliging them to publish games on Steam in the distant future b) Phil and the Microsoft Gaming team have always kept their wordso we trust their intentions and c) we think Microsoft has every reason to be on the platforms and devices where Call of Duty customers want to be.”
In other words, according to Valve, it’s better for Microsoft to be on Steam ea an official agreement is not really necessary🇧🇷 The relationship with Microsoft is excellent and they believe in the company.
