Xbox has lastly accomplished its historic acquisition of Activision Blizzard and with it good points management of a few of the largest franchises in online game historical past.
Not mincing phrases, Xbox now owns the best-selling online game annually in Name of Responsibility. This franchise was on the centre of conversations (and arguments) through the acquisition course of, as Xbox fought desperately to see the deal by means of.
In contrast to Bethesda video games reminiscent of Starfield, Name of Responsibility will not turn into unique to Xbox. Microsoft basically needed to signal 10-year offers with PlayStation, Nintendo, and several other streaming providers to finish the deal.
Activision Blizzard brings much more than Name of Responsibility, after all, with franchises reminiscent of Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Sweet Crush Saga, Diablo, Hearthstone, Guitar Hero, Spyro and extra additionally becoming a member of Xbox.
Here is a full record of main Activision Blizzard video games now owned by Xbox.
Activision
- Name of Responsibility
- Crash Bandicoot
- Guitar Hero
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Prototype
- Blur
- Spyro
Blzzard
- Diablo
- Warcraft
- Overwatch
- StarCraft
- Misplaced Vikings
King
- Sweet Crush Saga
- Insurgent Riders
- Diamond Diaries Saga
- Bubble Witch 3 Saga
There are a handful of different video games not on the record, however since Activision’s historical past goes again to 1979 and Blizzard’s to 1991, it might be almost inconceivable to record completely every thing. Certainly, nonetheless, the video games listed are the most important franchises acquired within the deal.
The $68.7 billion acquisition going by means of on October 13, 2023 was celebrated by Microsoft with an emotional trailer exhibiting off all these franchises, with glee unsurprising given how tough, sophisticated, and lengthy the method was.
The web had lots to say concerning the deal, with followers, builders, and analysts all weighing in on the most important online game acquisition of all time. The Communications Staff of America union additionally expressed delight on the deal going by means of.
There are nonetheless lots inquiries to be answered too, together with round Sport Move, Xbox console gross sales, the destiny of controversial Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, and extra.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.