And it only took forever.
Microsoft’s $67.8 billion USD acquisition of Activision Blizzard is now complete.
“I’ve long admired the work of Activision, Blizzard, and King, and the impact they’ve had on gaming, entertainment, and pop culture,” Xbox head Phil Spencer wrote in a statement.
“Whether it was late nights spent playing the Diablo IV campaign with friends from start to finish, gathering the entire family in the rec room for our weekly Guitar Hero night, or going on an epic streak in Candy Crush, some of my most memorable gaming moments came from experiences their studios have created. It is incredible to welcome such legendary teams to Xbox,” Spencer continued.
“As one team, we’ll learn, innovate, and continue to deliver on our promise to bring the joy and community of gaming to more people. We’ll do this in a culture that strives to empower everyone to do their best work, where all people are welcome, and is centered on our ongoing commitment of Gaming for Everyone.”
Spencer also referred to Microsoft deals that would ensure that Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles for at least ten years.
“For the millions of fans who love Activision, Blizzard, and King games, we want you to know that today is a good day to play,” Spencer wrote. “You are the heart and soul of these franchises, and we are honored to have you as part of our community. Whether you play on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC or mobile, you are welcome here – and will remain welcome, even if Xbox isn’t where you play your favorite franchise.”
Alongside the news, Activision Blizzard head Bobby Kotick told employees that he’ll stay on as CEO of Activision Blizzard King “through the end of 2023”.
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