Microsoft Wins Court Case with FTC, Clears Path for Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Following the court ruling, Xbox chief Phil Spencer took to Twitter to express his support for the deal, stating that “the evidence showed the Activision Blizzard deal is good for the industry.” He further refuted the FTC’s claims about console switching, multi-game subscription services, and cloud gaming, asserting that they do not reflect the realities of the gaming market.

Spencer emphasized Microsoft’s commitment to expanding gaming accessibility, stating that agreements have been signed to make Activision Blizzard’s games, Xbox first-party titles, and Game Pass available to a broader player base on various devices.