Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone, across every device - Stories

January 18, 2022 | Microsoft News CenterShare on Facebook (opens new window)Share on LinkedIn (opens new window)Share on Twitter (opens new window)Legendary games, immersive interactive entertainment and publishing expertise accelerate growth in Microsoft’s Gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud.REDMOND, Wash. and Santa Monica, Calif. – Jan. 18, 2022 – With three billion people actively playing games today, and fueled by a new generation steeped in the joys of interactive entertainment, gaming is now the largest and fastest-growing form of entertainment. Today, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), a leader in game development and interactive entertainment content publisher. This acquisition will accelerate the growth in Microsoft’s gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud and will provide building blocks for the metaverse.Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share, in an all-cas...