
What you need to know
- Microsoft is currently in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard for almost $69 billion.
- The deal is facing regulatory scrutiny around the world, particularly from the CMA in the U.K, the FTC in the U.S, and the European Commission.
- The CMA previously indicated in its provisional findings that Microsoft could make Call of Duty exclusive, causing competition concerns with Sony's PlayStation.
- The CMA updated its provisional findings to note that this is no longer a concern.