EU Commission: Microsoft/Activision clearance antitrust case

European Commission · M.10646 · decided May 15, 2023 · Closed

The Commission approved the deal after Microsoft committed to let consumers stream Activision games they own through any cloud gaming service for ten years.

The case

Against: Microsoft, Activision Blizzard
Regulator: European Commission
Docket: M.10646
Decided: May 15, 2023
Status: Closed
Outcome: The Commission cleared Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard subject to cloud gaming licensing commitments.

History

1 dated entry

Date	Entry	Type	Source
May 15, 2023	Decision: EU Commission: Microsoft/Activision clearance	Decision	Link

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Microsoft / Activision Blizzard

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