Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal could finally close next week

Microsoft is planning to finally complete its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week, according to a new report.

Sean Carey

Published 06 Oct 2023

After nearly two years, Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal could finally come to a close next week. As reported by The Verge, Microsoft will finalize the deal on Friday, October 13, pending approval from UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

The CMA has until October 18 to give its final decision on the deal, though it's reported that approval will come next week. After previously blocking the deal over concerns with cloud gaming, the regulator provisionally approved Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard last month after Microsoft submitted a revised deal that would see Ubisoft acquire the cloud gaming rights for Activision games.

As for the US Federal Trade Commission, it is continuing to challenge the deal, but Microsoft will still be able to close out the acquisition despite the FTC's objections.

After a long and bumpy road, Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard saga could finally be about to end, and once it does, we can then focus on the good stuff, like the Activision games coming to Game Pass and what old Activision IP Microsoft might be able to resurrect.

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Written by Sean Carey

Avid Xbox and achievement fan, Sean has committed to playing the best RPGs, racing games, and first-person shooters Xbox Game Pass and his precious free time will allow. Prior to joining TrueAchievements, Sean gained a degree in journalism from Solent University.