

It's far more likely that Microsoft would be asked by trade bodies (such as the USA's Federal Trade Commission and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority) to make concessions. If the deal were to completely fail, Microsoft would reportedly have to pay Activision a termination fee amounting to as much as $3 billion, and both companies would likely take a hit to their stock prices that they'd both be keen to avoid. (Image credit: Microsoft) Is Microsoft still buying Activision?Īt the moment, Microsoft is still buying Activision. Together we will build a future where people can play the games they want, virtually anywhere they want."

Speaking to the potential of the acquisition, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer had this to say: "Players everywhere love Activision Blizzard games, and we believe the creative teams have their best work in front of them. Microsoft Gaming would have control over a collection of the most popular video game franchises in the industry and, should the $68.7 billion deal close, Microsoft will become the third-largest gaming company by revenue – behind Tencent and Sony.

If approved, the Xbox Activision deal would bring video game developers like Beenox, Blizzard Entertainment, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, King, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Toys for Bob, Treyarch, and others under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella. On January 18, 2022, Microsoft announced its intention to acquire Activision Blizzard. ACTIVISION, SPYRO, SPYRO REIGNITED TRILOGY, and CRASH BANDICOOT are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.(Image credit: Microsoft Gaming) What is the Xbox Activision deal? One-time license fee for play on account’s designated primary PS4™ system and other PS4™ systems when signed in with that account. Online features require an account and are subject to terms of service and applicable privacy policy (/terms-of-service & /privacy-policy). Software subject to license (us./softwarelicense).

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