Xbox has lastly accomplished its historic acquisition of Activision Blizzard and with it good points management of a number of the largest franchises in online game historical past.
Not mincing phrases, Xbox now owns the best-selling online game annually in Name of Obligation. This franchise was on the centre of conversations (and arguments) in the course of the acquisition course of, as Xbox fought desperately to see the deal by way of.
Not like Bethesda video games comparable to Starfield, Name of Obligation will not change into unique to Xbox. Microsoft basically needed to signal 10-year offers with PlayStation, Nintendo, and several other streaming companies to finish the deal.
Activision Blizzard brings much more than Name of Obligation, in fact, with franchises comparable to Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Sweet Crush Saga, Diablo, Hearthstone, Guitar Hero, Spyro and extra additionally becoming a member of Xbox.
Here is a full listing of main Activision Blizzard video games now owned by Xbox.
Activision
Name of DutyCrash BandicootGuitar HeroSekiro: Shadows Die TwicePrototypeBlurSpyro
Blzzard
DiabloWarcraftOverwatchStarCraftLost Vikings
King
Sweet Crush SagaRebel RidersDiamond Diaries SagaBubble Witch 3 Saga
There are a handful of different video games not on the listing, however since Activision’s historical past goes again to 1979 and Blizzard’s to 1991, it will be almost not possible to listing completely every part. For sure, nonetheless, the video games listed are the largest franchises acquired within the deal.
The $68.7 billion acquisition going by way 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 largest online game acquisition of all time. The Communications Employees of America union additionally expressed delight on the deal going by way of.
There are nonetheless lots inquiries to be answered too, together with round Sport Cross, Xbox console gross sales, the destiny of controversial Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, and extra.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.
