Activision is ‘strengthening’ Infinity Ward

Activision CEO, president and director, Bobby Kotick, has said that despite the high profile departures from its acclaimed Infinity Ward development studio, the Modern Warfare developer is still home to some of the most talented people in the industry.

“We’re focused on growing our Call of Duty franchise, broadening its reach, using its lead technical innovation in our industry and providing greater entertainment value than ever before to all of our audiences,” said Kotick during Activision Blizzard’s Q1 earnings call. “We have long-term well-fostered plans in place, and we are fully resourced to continue to lead the industry with this important franchise. Obviously, studios like Infinity Ward remain an important part of this process. And we continue to invest in its growth and support the talented developers there who are working hard on the next title.”

Kotick added: “The team in Infinity Ward today is comprised of some of the most talented people in the video game industry. They’re an incredibly well-respected group who are motivated and, obviously, extraordinarily capable.

“We have a great place and a great team in place at Infinity Ward, which continues to work on downloadable content and the studio’s next unannounced project. We continue to support the culture of excellence that has defined Infinity Ward, and we’re already strengthening the studio with additional talent and financial resources.”

On Infinity Ward, Kotick concluded: “Besides the frustrations with the former Infinity Ward executives, we remain “the” top destination for development talent in the video game industry.

Via SeekingAlpha