Microsoft Aims to Finalize Activision Blizzard Acquisition Next Week Pending UK Approval

Microsoft plans to complete its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on or around October 13, pending approval from the UK's competition authority.
The deal was previously blocked by UK regulators but received provisional approval in September after Microsoft forfeited some cloud gaming rights.
Final approval is expected next week from the UK authority following a consultation period that ends this week.
The acquisition has faced scrutiny from regulators in the US and Europe over antitrust concerns regarding Microsoft's dominance in gaming.
If approved, the deal would be the largest ever in the video game industry, bringing major titles like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft under Microsoft's control.