Microsoft Settles Activision Blizzard Merger Lawsuit with Gamers Successfully

Microsoft Settles Activision Blizzard Merger Lawsuit with Gamers Successfully

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Clears Another Hurdle

When Microsoft announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard in 2022, it set off multiple lawsuits, including a battle with the FTC that attempted to block the deal. Microsoft triumphed in that case, and now another lawsuit surrounding the merger has finally been put to rest.

Settlement Terms and Details

According to the Associated Press, Microsoft has settled a lawsuit with a group of gamers over the Activision Blizzard deal that contended the acquisition was bad for the video game industry. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both sides agreed to dismiss the case “with prejudice.” This means the lawsuit can’t be refiled.

Key Points of the Settlement

Future Challenges Ahead

While this lawsuit has been settled, it may not be the last court battle to come out of the Activision deal. The FTC filed a new brief earlier this year, alleging that Microsoft’s changes to Game Pass have violated the promises that the company made to get the Activision Blizzard acquisition approved by federal regulators. Microsoft has since filed its response against the FTC, and the U.S. federal court has yet to weigh in on either side’s brief.