Acquiring Company
Microsoft
Acquired Company
Activision Blizzard
RedmondInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSoftwareData And AnalyticsGamingDescription
Microsoft has officially completed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023. This acquisition enhances Microsoft's gaming portfolio with iconic IPs including Call of Duty and Warcraft. It builds on Microsoft's previous record acquisition of ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion. The deal significantly strengthens Microsoft's position in the gaming industry.
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Who acquired Activision Blizzard?
Activision Blizzard was acquired by Microsoft, based in Redmond. The deal was reported on August 18, 2026. Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Microsoft is publicly traded (MSFT) and operates in Information Technology.
When did Microsoft acquire Activision Blizzard?
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was reported on August 18, 2026. Microsoft has officially completed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023. This acquisition enhances Microsoft's gaming portfolio with iconic IPs including Call of Duty and Warcraft. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Activision Blizzard do?
Our mission, to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment has never been more important. Through communities rooted in our video game franchises we enable hundreds of millions of people to experience joy, thrill and achievement. It is privately held, operating in Gaming.