As the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) began a “Phase 2 inquiry” into Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision, Spencer made the remarks. Concern that Microsoft would prevent Call of Duty from being played on PlayStation platforms is one specific justification given. Microsoft responded by claiming that the UK regulator had deliberately adopted Sony’s objections during its initial investigation. However, according to Spencer, Microsoft is sure that the agreement will be authorized before the end of its fiscal year in June 2023.
