Another hurdle for Microsoft and Activision lies in obtaining approval from a UK regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) initially rejected the merger in April due to concerns over its impact on the cloud gaming market. However, recent developments suggest a willingness to reach an amicable resolution. Microsoft is preparing an updated merger proposal for submission to the CMA, with the regulator expected to make a decision by August 29th.
As the process moves forward, both Microsoft and the CMA express confidence in resolving any remaining issues, signaling that the monumental gaming industry merger is likely to be successfully completed in the coming weeks. Gamers and industry observers eagerly await the outcome as the landscape of the gaming world potentially undergoes a transformation with this historic union.
