Originally published at: BREAKING: Microsoft has officially acquired Activision-Blizzard-King - XboxEra
After nearly 2 years of regulatory back and forth between Microsoft, Activision, Sony, several other gaming companies and government agencies, Microsoft announced today that they have officially acquired Activision-Blizzard-King.
With ABK now under Microsoft, the company is the proprietor of a bounty of valuable IP, including Call of Duty and Diablo. Comments by CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer suggest interest in reviving dormant IP in the Activision-Blizzard vault as well. These comments suggest the company may look to extract as much value as possible from their recently approved purchase that will undoubtedly help the growth of their gaming subscription Game Pass.
Today is a good day to play. We officially welcome Activision Blizzard King to Team Xbox. Together, we’ll create stories and experiences that bring players together, in a culture empowering everyone to do their best work and celebrate diverse perspectives. https://t.co/KBCESknYYh https://t.co/jTHOeH48Wx
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) October 13, 2023
To the millions of fans who love Activision, Blizzard, and King games, we know that you are the heart and soul of these franchises, and we’re honored to have you as part of our community.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) October 13, 2023
Whether you play on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC or mobile, you’re always welcome here – even if Xbox isn’t where you play your favorite franchise. Because when everyone plays, we all win. https://t.co/KBCESknYYh
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) October 13, 2023
It will take a while for the future of ABK under Microsoft to be clear, but for now it is a monumental day in the history of Xbox and helps secure the companies future going forward in the gaming industry.
