Overview

• The Federal Trade Commission dismissed its complaint against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing the public interest as the reason for ending the case.
• This decision follows a May 7 appeals court ruling affirming a lower court’s denial of an injunction to block the deal, which was finalized in October 2023.
• Microsoft President Brad Smith called the FTC’s decision a victory for players and common sense, thanking the agency for its announcement.
• The acquisition, valued at $69 billion, remains the largest in video game industry history and has significantly expanded Microsoft’s gaming portfolio.
• Since the deal’s closure, Microsoft has upheld commitments to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation and released former Xbox exclusives on rival platforms.