If the appeal fails, Microsoft would be forced to either scrap the deal or carve out the U.K.

Fierce opposition has been driven by rival Sony, which makes PlayStation.Īctivision and Microsoft are appealing the U.K. The deal has been scrutinized by regulators around the world over fears that it would give Microsoft and its Xbox console control of Activision’s hit franchises. authorities are also trying to thwart the merger. While the European Union approved the $69 billion purchase last month, British regulators blocked the deal over competition concerns. In January 2022, Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision - but, more than a year later, the blockbuster deal is still in jeopardy. “Diablo IV” offers cross-platform play and progression on Windows PC, Xbox Series X’S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, as well as couch co-op, upon its launch, Blizzard said.ĪCTIVISION FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2022, MICROSOFT DEALĪctivision - which is also the maker of “Call of Duty,” “Candy Crush” and ”World of Warcraft” - reported a net revenue of $7.53 billion for 2022, down from $8.8 billion for 2021. Upon the launch of “Diablo IV,” players will be able to enter one of five classes: the Druids, Rogues, Sorceresses, Barbarians or Necromancers. According to Blizzard, “Diablo IV” is set decades after the events of “Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.” The demon Lilith and the angel Inarius have become enemies and launched a war against one another.

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