Microsoft is on the verge of picking up Activision-Blizzard, in a deal that it has been working on restlessly for more than a year and a half at this point. One of the biggest acquisitions of all time, the purchase is valued at around $75 billion depending on what measurement you use, and will give Xbox sole control of franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Candy Crush Saga, and various others. With acquired studios like InXile, Bethesda, Blizzard, and Activision producing exclusive content for Xbox, the days of Microsoft's content drought are likely well and truly over. However, it might be too late to make a big impact.
Today, PlayStation revealed that its PS5 has sold 40 million units. Microsoft doesn't share hardware numbers typically, but court documents, math, and slides from an ID@Xbox in Brazil seem to suggest the Xbox Series X|S line-up is around 20-23 million units sold globally. That essentially puts the PS5 at a 2:1 advantage against Xbox, but perhaps the split is even worse than that beneath the surface.
