While the FTC has approved the acquisition, the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) previously blocked the deal in the UK in April, citing concerns over Microsoft’s market-leading position in cloud gaming. Microsoft is currently appealing the decision in the UK.
With the court case behind them, Microsoft now faces the final hurdle in the UK appeal process. Should the appeal be successful, the acquisition will proceed, allowing Microsoft to further solidify its position in the gaming industry and expand its offerings to players worldwide.
