It’s Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft’s Activision Buyout

More recently, it has been made known that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had been challenging Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but the proceedings seemed unfavorable. In what appears to be a crucial turning point, the FTC has declared they have withdrawn their case against the tech titan.

In this situation, the Commission has decided that it’s more beneficial for all parties involved to close the administrative dispute. As a result, I am instructed to announce that the complaint pertaining to this case will no longer proceed.

In response to this announcement, Microsoft President Brad Smith expressed his thoughts, referring to it as a triumph for players nationwide and an affirmation of common sense.

In my excitement as a fan, I wanted to share some recent updates about the 9th Circuit Court. They’ve stood by their initial decision, affirming that the lower judge accurately applied the legal standards in question. To put it simply, they found that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) didn’t have enough solid evidence to support their claim that Microsoft’s acquisition could potentially harm competition.

Indeed, here’s the scoop: Earlier this week, it was announced that Microsoft and Ninja Theory are planning to release Hellblade 2 on PlayStation 5 this summer.

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2025-05-23 02:36