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Microsoft Restructures Activision Deal, Transferring Cloud Rights to Ubisoft to Appease UK Regulators

  • Microsoft has proposed a restructured $69B deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, transferring cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft.
  • The restructured deal aims to address competition concerns raised by the UK's regulatory body over cloud gaming.
  • Under the new terms, Microsoft will not have exclusive control over Activision's game licensing or release rights.
  • Ubisoft will compensate Microsoft and be able to add Activision titles like Call of Duty to its own subscription services.
  • The UK regulator has opened a new investigation into the revised proposal, with a decision expected by October 18.
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