Although the path to fulfilling the Activision Blizzard deal completely was still looking rough, Microsoft shared some new endeavors to better its chances on the $69 billion purchase. Part of its new reformed effort included handling the cloud portion of the deal to Ubisoft. Subsequently, it also verified Activision Blizzard titles would start to appear on Ubisoft+ as well. Around the same time, it was confirmed not an immediate update for Game Pass would come from the acquisition.
As part of the closing arrangement between both firms, there was more levity on the matters. According to an update from the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), it stated to be leaning in favor of the arrangement. Atop of that, it was reported that the CMA would also be passing its judgment on Friday, October 13th. Which would also give the checkered flag on the entire deal going through.
Earlier this morning, the U.K. regulator passed the acquisition after battling against the Xbox firm in court for nearly two years. Now, Microsoft officially welcomes Activision Blizzard as tells that more will be shared in the coming months regarding the adoption of new games to Xbox Game Pass.
We love gaming. We play games, create games, and know first-hand how much gaming means to all of us as individuals and collectively, as a community. And today, we officially welcome Activision Blizzard and their teams to Xbox. They are the publishers of some of the most played and most beloved franchises in gaming history across console, PC and mobile. From Pitfall to Call of Duty, World of Warcraft to Overwatch, Candy Crush Saga to Farm Heroes Super Saga, their studios have pushed the boundaries of gaming for players around the world.
I’ve long admired the work of Activision, Blizzard, and King, and the impact they’ve had on gaming, entertainment, and pop culture. Whether it was late nights spent playing the Diablo IV campaign with friends from start to finish, gathering the entire family in the rec room for our weekly Guitar Hero night, or going on an epic streak in Candy Crush, some of my most memorable gaming moments came from experiences their studios have created. It is incredible to welcome such legendary teams to Xbox.
Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO
“As promised, we will also continue to make more games available in more places – and that begins now by enabling cloud streaming providers and players to stream Activision Blizzard games in the European Economic Area, a commitment made to the European Commission,” Spencer continues by writing.
“Today we start the work to bring beloved Activision, Blizzard, and King franchises to Game Pass and other platforms. We’ll share more about when you can expect to play in the coming months. We know you’re excited – and we are too. For the millions of fans who love Activision, Blizzard, and King games, we want you to know that today is a good day to play.
“You are the heart and soul of these franchises, and we are honored to have you as part of our community. Whether you play on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC or mobile, you are welcome here – and will remain welcome, even if Xbox isn’t where you play your favorite franchise. Because when everyone plays, we all win. We believe our news today will unlock a world of possibilities for more ways to play.”
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Source: Xbox Wire
